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ANOTHER surge in Covid-19 has resulted in Clare recording the dubious distinction of having the second highest 14-day incidence of confirmed PCR cases in the country. Figures obtained by the Clare Champion reveal the 14-day incidence rate has soared to 348.4 per 100,000 after 414 cases were detected over the last two weeks including 86 cases on Tuesday. Limerick has the highest incidence in the country with 427.9% in the last 14 days after recording 834 cases during this period. The Department of Public Health Mid-West has been notified of more than 3,200 new Covid-19 cases in Limerick, Clare, and Tipperary in the past 14 days. According to provisional data, as of June 19, the department has been notified of 1,676 new cases in Limerick, 714 in Clare, and 854 in Tipperary over the past 14 days. Dr Mai Mannix, Area Director of Public Health Mid-West, said this increase in cases in the Mid-West is of concern, as Covid-19 remains …

THE incidence of Covid-19 in Ennis has jumped 56% above the national average prompting a nursing union to call for the reintroduction of mandatory mask wearing. The 14-day incidence rate of Covid-19 has almost doubled in the Ennis area over the past week. There were 469 cases of Covid-19 in the Ennis Local Electoral Area (LEA) from March 1 to March 14. This translates into a 14-day incidence rate of 1,517, which was much higher than the national average of 1,188. Since then, the number of Covid-19 cases in the Ennis LEA has jumped to 885, and the 14-day incidence is 2,863 compared to the national average of 1,871 from March 15 to March 28. Apart from the Ennistymon LEA where the 14-day incidence is 1,657 following the detection of 272 cases during this period, the 14-day rate is higher than the national average in other parts of the county. There were 399 cases recorded in the Kilrush LEA during …

CLARE GAA has backed senior hurling manager Brian Lohan over his comments about how two Clare players were deemed close contacts of confirmed Covid-19 cases. The issue arose after two Wexford hurlers that played against Clare were confirmed as having contracted the virus, and two Clare players were later deemed close contacts. Lohan’s queries over how they were identified prompted an angry response from Wexford. The county board this Tuesday stated, “The HSE designated the Clare players as close contacts which is their function and was never disputed. The issue is how they were identified as close contacts. “The HSE in the Mid-West region were informed by the contact tracing team in relation to the decision that was made. Brian Lohan as manager of the Clare Team contacted the HSE locally when he was informed of the identification of two senior hurlers as close contacts. “The HSE informed Brian Lohan that two players were identified on foot of discussions between …

DESPITE returning negative Covid tests, two Clare hurlers will continue to self-isolate and step back from training. In a statement, Clare GAA confirmed it had asked the two players who were deemed close contacts last week after the Wexford game to “step back from training and game activity once they were named”. The players, as a consequence, had to isolate for the intervening 10 days from notification. “Following voluntary testing of the two nominated Clare players they were deemed to be negative but will still be isolating,” the statement said. “At all times Clare GAA teams adhere to the guidelines laid down by the HSE and the governing body of our sport. Clare GAA will take on board at all times the advice and support provided by the health authorities. “Clare GAA will endeavour to ensure the strictest management of health and safety during Covid and non-Covid times for all Clare GAA teams and request that the clubs of the …

THE Clare County Board will closely monitor its senior hurlers over the coming week after two members of the Wexford hurling panel tested positive for Covid-19 this week, writes Dan Danaher. Wexford GAA chairman, Micheál Martin has confirmed that two players within the panel have tested positive for the virus. A spokesman for the Clare County Board confirmed that Croke Park had not directed the board to test its senior hurlers following Wexford’s confirmed cases. However, the board will closely monitor Clare hurlers and will request a Covid-19 test without delay, if this is deemed necessary at a later stage. It is understood the fact the match was played outdoors is regarded as low risk in terms of transmission. At the time of writing, there seems to be no doubt hanging over Clare’s vital clash with Laois in Portlaoise next Sunday. Clare hurlers complete a Covid-19 questionnaire and follow all the relevant protocols to limit the spread of the virus …

FOR the fourth successive day fewer than five new confirmed cases of Covid-19 have been reported for Clare by the health authorities. Nationally there were 456 new confirmed cases and no additional deaths from the virus.  Regionally there were 15 new cases in Limerick and fewer than five in Tipperary.  Of today’s cases 233 are men, 223 are women, 81% are under 45 years of age and the median age is 27 years old. Of today’s cases 189 came  in Dublin, 52 in Cork, 49 in Donegal, 39 in Kildare, 17 in Galway and the remaining 110 cases are spread across 20 other counties. As of 8am today, 111 COVID-19 patients are hospitalised, of which 36 are in ICU. There were 11 additional hospitalisations in the past 24 hours. As of Tuesday, May 11, 1,922,913 doses of COVID-19 vaccine have been administered in Ireland: 1,408,105 people have received their first dose and 514,808 people have received their second dose.

FOR the third successive day, Clare has recorded fewer than five new confirmed cases of Covid-19 according to figures released by the health authorities. There were 448 additional cases of the virus nationwide and regionally there were 16 in Limerick with fewer than five in Tipperary. The Health Protection Surveillance Centre has today been notified of eight additional deaths related to Covid-19. Of the deaths notified today three occurred in March, two occurred in February and three occurred in January or earlier. The median age of those who died was 82 years and the age range was 40 – 92 years. Of the cases notified today: 213 are men, 230 are women, 78% are under 45 years of age while the median age is 29 years old

CLARE has once again recorded fewer than five new confirmed cases of Covid-19, according to figures released by the health authorities. The Health Protection Surveillance Centre has today been notified of a further 370 confirmed cases nationwide, with nine additional deaths related to Covid-19. Regionally, Limerick has reported 24 new cases and Tipperary recorded six. There has been a total of 4,929* Covid-19 related deaths in Ireland and a total of 253,567 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Ireland. Of the cases notified today, 190 are men and 185 are women; 77% are under 45 years of age and the median age is 29 years old. Of today’s cases, 171 are in Dublin, 27 in Donegal, 28 in Kildare, 24 in Limerick, 22 in Cork and the remaining 107 cases are spread across 18 other counties. As of 8am today, 117 COVID-19 patients are hospitalised, of which 34 are in ICU, 20 additional hospitalisations in the past 24 hours. As of …