News - Dr Illona Duffy
Co Monaghan an area of 'deprivation' regarding GP provision
Monaghan is one of several regions where General Medical Services panel jobs have remained vacant for a year or more.
Mar 1, 2022 11:51
All time high of Emergency Department attendances reported
A local GP says the record figures could be a result of a lack of care during the pandemic.
Feb 10, 2022 16:57
Monaghan GP criticises people "deliberately deciding to ignore" advice for close contacts
Monaghan has the highest seven and fourteen day incidence rates in the country.
Aug 17, 2021 13:16
Monaghan GP urges people to be aware of Covid symptoms even if they're vaccinated
Dr Illona Duffy says there's growing confidence that virus cases could soon peak and fall.
Aug 10, 2021 13:12
Local GP hopes NIAC will recommend mixing vaccines for people who received a first jab of AstraZeneca
The Monaghan GP says there's evidence this can provide additional protection against Covid-19.
Jun 29, 2021 12:30
GPs forced to postpone vaccination of over-85s due to delivery delays
The vaccination of over-85s is continuing but GPs have faced delays in receiving vaccine doses. The latest figures show 81,012 vaccines had been
Mar 2, 2021 12:57
Rural GPs expect decision not to give the AstraZeneca vaccine to over 70s to be reversed shortly
Rural GPs expect the decision not to give the AstraZeneca covid-19 vaccine to over 70s to be reversed shortly. It's after the World
Feb 11, 2021 14:35
Northern Ireland facing further restrictions as Covid cases rise
The Northern Ireland Executive is meeting today to discuss introducing new covid-19 restrictions to curb the recent surge of the virus. Its Health Minister
Dec 17, 2020 13:05
Local GP says it's vital to contain coronavirus to ensure hospitals can remain open
A local GP says it's vital to contain coronavirus to ensure hospitals can remain open. Dr Illona Duffy added that close contacts of positive
Oct 27, 2020 13:00
UCC Professor says 'spill-over' issue at the border causing spike in covid-19 cases locally
A UCC professor says there is a "spill-over issue" at the border which is causing covid-19 cases there to spike. Gerry Kileen is
Oct 13, 2020 12:38NorthernSound Newsletter
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