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As the spread of COVID-19 develops across our country we need to pay attention to advice given from the HSE in relation to social distancing and appropriate cold/flu/COVID-19 hygiene. If we don’t, people will die due to our inaction! It is that simple and shocking.

Mayo University Hospital is deferring all but very urgent inpatient, day surgery, diagnostics tests and outpatient appointments from this morning, Monday March 16th until further notice. This is to ensure that the hospital has the necessary capacity to deal with any increase in suspected and confirmed COVID 19 cases.

Did you know a good night's sleep plays a pivotal role in maintaining a healthy immune system?

The body works hard to fight off infections, but there are things people can do to support their immune system to help keep them healthy.

The Mayor of Galway city is urging the public to ensure they obtain information about Covid-19 from reliable sources as nationwide efforts are stepped up in the wake of a spike in the number of cases of the virus.

Lymphoedema is pronounced lim-fo-dee-ma. It is a chronic (long-term) swelling caused by a build-up of fluid in the body’s tissues. This happens when the lymphatic system, which normally drains fluid away, is unable to work properly. Lymphoedema can affect any part of the body.

Cara Cunningham, Community Dietitian

The construction of the new fifty bed ward block at Portiuncula Hospital has the potential to allow capacity at the hospital to be increased by an extra twenty beds by utilising existing wards, according to local Independent Deputy, Denis Naughten.

It is not too late to get your flu vaccination and the HSE is now urging people in high-risk groups to get vaccinated.