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ELECTIVE SURGERY CANCELLED IN BALLINASLOE AFTER NOROVIRUS OUTBREAK
Date Published: 08-Feb-2012
Elective surgery has been deferred at Portiuncula Hospital in Ballinasloe following an outbreak of the winter vomiting bug.
The HSE is currently notifying patients that elective surgery at the hospital tommorow and Friday will not take place.
Visitor restrictions have also been imposed as a result of the outbreak.
Norovirus or winter vomiting bug is present in two wards of Portiuncula hospital- St. Joseph’s ward and St John’s ward.
The HSE say there is an increased incidence of vomiting and diarrhoea illness in the community and hospital settings at the moment and the hospital is currently receiving more patients presenting with these symptoms.
The hospital has put control measures in place to reduce the risk of Norovirus spreading to other patients and to other departments within the Hospital.
Elective surgery and day cases for Thursday and Friday of this week have been deferred.
The public is also being asked to refrain from visiting the hospital until further notice.
Date Published: 07-May-2013
Galway has a population of young people which is more than twice the national average.
According to information gathered by the Central Statistics Office, Galway’s population of 20 to 24 year olds is more than twice the national average.
The number of 25-34 year olds in Galway is also more than the norm nationally, with the two main colleges thought to be the main reason.
However immigration in Galway is much higher than in other areas at 19.4 percent, compared to the national average of 12 percent.
Date Published: 07-May-2013
A city councillor is encouraging people to donate goods directly to charity shops.
It follows allegations of thefts from clothes banks in Galway and across the country in recent months.
However, cameras are in place at some clothes banks and surveillance is carried out by local authorities.
Speaking on Galway Talks, Councillor Neil McNeilis said the problem of theft from clothes banks is widespread.
Date Published: 07-May-2013
A park ‘n’ ride scheme from Carnmore into Galway city could become a permanent service if there is public demand.
That’s according to the Chief Executive of Galway Chamber of Commerce, Michael Coyle.
The pilot scheme will begin at 7.20 next Monday morning, May 13th.
Motorists will be able to park cars at the airport carpark in Carnmore and avail of a bus transfer to Forster Street in the city.
Buses will depart every 20 minutes at peak times and every 30 minutes at offpeak times throughout the day, at a cost of 2 euro per journey.
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