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WindReach is hosting a free virtual conference today in support of people with disabilities.
The event, titled Common Ground – Amplifying Community Voices, is being held in recognition of The United Nation’s International Day of Persons with Disabili...
DATE: Dec 03, 2020
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CATEGORY:
Health
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AUTHOR:
Sarah Lagan
A middle school and two companies have closed their doors temporarily after staff members tested positive for the coronavirus.
A private school has also closed for a period after a potential exposure to the bug.
The Government also announced that all...
DATE: Nov 28, 2020
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CATEGORY:
Health
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AUTHOR:
Sarah Lagan
A shortage of flu vaccinations happened despite 5,600 doses being ordered – an increase of 1,400 on a normal year, the Department of Health has revealed.
But a spokeswoman for the department said officials were working to get another 2,000 vaccinatio...
DATE: Nov 18, 2020
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CATEGORY:
Health
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AUTHOR:
Sarah Lagan
A dental practice is to provide free care to people in need next week.
Coral Dental, based in Hamilton, will run its Give Back a Smile Day because of Covid-19 restrictions, which has prevented its usual free visits to rest homes.
Carmen Rabain, a par...
DATE: Nov 18, 2020
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CATEGORY:
Health
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AUTHOR:
Sarah Lagan
Men’s health will be in the spotlight next month with two events designed to promote good lifestyles.
Dynamic Urology Services will provide free prostate screenings for men aged 40 and over next month the Axa Man on the Run 5k event to encourage men ...
DATE: Oct 29, 2020
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CATEGORY:
Health
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AUTHOR:
Sarah Lagan
The national security minister today highlighted Covid-19 rules for large gatherings after concerns were raised by the public.
Renee Ming appealed to people not to become complacent and to stick to health regulations.
She said: “We have seen a number...
DATE: Oct 26, 2020
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CATEGORY:
Health
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AUTHOR:
Sarah Lagan
The wife of the Premier appealed yesterday to the public to back Breast Cancer Awareness Month, despite the Covid-19 pandemic.
Kristin Burt, the patron of the event, said this year’s theme of “I Believe in Pink”, was inspired by the late Audrey Hepbu...
DATE: Oct 06, 2020
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CATEGORY:
Health
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AUTHOR:
Sarah Lagan
Asthma charity Open Airways has warned parents and pupils of an annual September spike in asthma attacks as it tackled concerns about Covid-19.
A spokeswoman said that well-controlled asthma was the best defence.
She added: “During these challenging ...
DATE: Sep 30, 2020
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CATEGORY:
Health
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AUTHOR:
Sarah Lagan
A fourth business has been exposed to Covid-19, it was revealed yesterday.
The Devil’s Isle restaurant was told a breakfast customer on Monday morning later tested positive for the coronavirus.
Now two members of staff at the Hamilton restaurant who...
DATE: Aug 21, 2020
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CATEGORY:
Health
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AUTHOR:
Sarah Lagan
A restaurant in Hamilton has closed its doors on a temporary basis after a tourist who ate there twice tested positive for the coronavirus.
Now The Terrace on Front Street has decided to cease operations until all 18 staff have clear tests for the co...
DATE: Aug 21, 2020
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CATEGORY:
Health
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AUTHOR:
Sarah Lagan