News - Illona Duffy
Close to 90% of people presenting to hospital with eating disorders are under the age of 24
424 people in total were hospitalised with anorexia last year.
Jul 29, 2022 13:34Local GP warns there is a 'sense of denial' regarding covid cases
Dr Illona Duffy says some people are "choosing not to believe" they have the virus.
Jul 26, 2022 13:34Increase in number of people in hospital with Covid-19
GP Illona Duffy says people shouldn't rely on just one antigen test to establish if they have the virus.
Jul 4, 2022 10:33Seven-day covid-19 isolation period could be reduced to five days
Local GP Illona Duffy says the rules could be changed to 5-days but only if people have no acute symptoms.
Mar 25, 2022 10:49Monaghan GP says county may have passed Omicron peak
It comes as the Health Minister has indicated some Covid restrictions could be eased before the end of the month.
Jan 18, 2022 15:53Healthcare workers could start receiving covid booster vaccine as soon as this weekend
Local GP Illona Duffy says vaccine boosters will ensure non-covid healthcare doesn't face further delays.
Nov 2, 2021 13:08Two parts of County Monaghan have worst Covid incidence rates in the country
A local GP says it's a frustrating time for parents when their children are notified that they're close contacts.
Sep 10, 2021 07:11Monaghan secondary school scoops prestigious Climate Action Award
"Tasc na Masc" tackles the waste of single-use face masks.
Aug 17, 2021 14:00Local GP warns fourth Covid wave could shut some down hospital services
The HSE warns the growth of the Delta variant will soon outmatch vaccine supply.
Jul 9, 2021 07:50Local 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 12:30NorthernSound Newsletter
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