BREAKING: Provisional data shows over 100 new Covid cases in Limerick as experts issue safety plea ahead of bank holiday
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PROVISIONAL data for Wednesday, June 2, shows there were 103 new COVID-19 cases in Limerick - the highest daily figure since January 19.
The Mid-West Major Emergency Management Group is asking people in Limerick, Clare, and North Tipperary to enjoy the Bank Holiday Weekend safely and responsibly to halt the spread of COVID-19 in the community.
In the two weeks leading up to June 2, there has been an increase of more than 800 cases in Limerick, 48 cases in Clare, and 32 cases in North Tipperary.
465 Covid cases confirmed as Limerick outbreaks will get worse before they get better , health officials warn
On Wednesday, there were 103 new cases reported in Limerick alone, with nearly 900 cases reported in the mid-west region in the last fortnight.
Growing case numbers in Limerick have caused health officials great concern. Picture: Colin Keegan/Collins Dublin
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Health officials have identified 465 confirmed cases of Covid-19 this afternoon.
The Department of Health also listed 84 patients are in hospital receiving treatment for the virus.
30 of these patients are receiving treatment for the coronavirus in intensive care.
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Shannon base closure sparks call for controls on Dublin Airport
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COUNCILLORS in Limerick have unanimously backed calls for traffic controls on Dublin Airport, after Aer Lingus closed its base in Shannon.
At a special meeting this week, members unanimously passed the pushing for a suite of measures proposed by Mayor Michael Collins, responding to the move by the national airline to shut its local base in a move which will cost more than 100 jobs.
“Since Shannon was separated from the DAA, it was the second fastest growing airport pre-Covid. It grew its passenger numbers by just over 300,000, while Cork grew by almost 250,000. Dublin, however, grew passenger numbers by 13.8 million winning 96% of all new passengers into Ireland. That is not sustainable for airports outside of the capital and policy needs to be introduced to ensure this market monopoly does not continue in recovery or other airports will struggle to survive,” said Mayor Collins.
Councillors highlight East Clare fly-tipping concerns
A DUMPING incident blocked a road in South East Clare and resulted in a county councillor having to get a tractor out to clear the way for children travelling to school, the local authority has heard.
At the May meeting, Councillor Pat O’Gorman described Gallows Hill, Cratloe and Meelick as “particular hotspots for dumping”.
He made his comments in support of a motion from Councillor PJ Ryan, who asked the authority to reduce the cost of disposing of mattresses and suites of furniture, in the hope that it might discourage fly-tipping.
Councillor Ryan said he had to report mattresses dumped on the road and the riverbank in Meelick. “I was struck by the cost,” he said.