The Clare Echo has made the decision to operate as an online-only publication during the Covid-19 national emergency. The Clare Echo will continue to inform the public via our online platforms in the coming weeks with an increased emphasis on supporting local businesses and assisting the public in staying connected during this difficult time. Editor …
One Clare man who presented with coronavirus symptoms in the wake of a family member travelling to Northern Italy has expressed his frustration with not being tested for the virus.
*Ennistymon. Photograph: Martin Connolly There has been a “relatively easonable” short-term impact on business in Clare since the outbreak of coronavirus however the long-term effect “has the potential to be as catastrophic for business as the Lehman collapse,” one hotelier has warned.
One health care professional was among the first four confirmed coronavirus cases in Clare and further frontline staff are expected to be diagnosed over the coming weeks posing major challenges for the Irish health service.
*PHOTO: John Mangan Schools, colleges and cultural institutions in Clare and across the country are to close from 6pm today along with several outdoor events.