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How would you feel if I said that in the time it takes you to read this text, you could lose two million brain cells?
Today, Friday October 29th, is World Stroke Day.
There are 1,440 minutes in the next 24 hours. Taking three of them to read this information could help you save a life.
ONE:
It takes just one minute to remember the importance of acting F.A.S.T., when someone has a stroke; because two million brain cells die every minute after a stroke.
Know the signs of a stroke and remember to always Act F.A.S.T. if you or someone you love is having a stroke.
TWO:
It takes one minute to watch this video hereunder, which shows the signs of stroke.
When we know the signs and Act F.A.S.T., we can save a life, a future, and preserve a past. Let’s look out for each other. Learn the signs, save precious time.
THREE:
It takes just one minute to share this post with friends and family.
The Department of Health has confirmed 2,549 new cases of Covid-19 over the past 24 hours here in the Irish Republic.
There are 481 patients in hospital with the virus, down 6 over the same time reported on yesterday. Of these, 97 people are being treated in our ICUs countrywide, latter number down 2 on yesterday.
Meanwhile abroad, airports in Beijing were forced to cancel hundreds of flights as travel rules were tightened across China in an effort to tackle virus clusters as the capital gears up to host the Winter Olympics.
In Northern Ireland, their Department of Health has reported another 1,321 cases of the virus, together with, sadly, 7 further deaths of patients who had previously tested positive for the Covid-19 virus.
As of this morning, there were 351 Covid-positive patients in northern hospitals, of whom 34 were in intensive care units.
NPHET continues to urge people here in the Irish Republic who have been offered a vaccine, to take it and importantly to make sure to present themselves for their second vaccine dose.
Choosing to get vaccinated is an act of protection for yourself,
as it may save your life; but it is also an act of solidarity with others; the more of us that get vaccinated, the safer we all will be.
The Department of Health has confirmed 2,605 new cases of Covid-19 over the past 24 hours here in the Irish Republic.
There are 487 patients in hospital with the virus, down 16 on the same time yesterday and of these 99 patients are being treated in ICUs across the country, a decrease of 2 on yesterday’s reported figures.
Hundreds of hospital procedures are being cancelled each week, as our health system struggles to cope with COVID cases; rising numbers of patients on trolleys and healthcare staff out sick.
An Tánaiste Mr Leo Varadkar has stated that the Government is considering a dedicated campaign on vaccinations in an attempt to reach out to communities who do not speak the English language.
His remarks come as the Central Statistics Office data shows that eastern European nationals, working in the Republic, show the lowest rates of vaccination at 44%, compared to 67% of Western European nationals and 90% of Irish nationals.
The deputy chief medical officer Dr Ronan Glynn says precautions should be taken to reduce children’s activities over the remainder of the Halloween midterm, due to the recent rise in Covid-19 cases.
A total of 4,393 cases were reported in children aged 5-12 in the two weeks to Monday last, compared to 2,930 over a similar time-frame earlier this month.
The Minister for Health Mr Stephen Donnelly has confirmed that people who are deemed close contacts, of any Covid-19 case, will now be sent antigen tests with effect from today. Under this system, people can use the antigen tests at their home, if they are both fully vaccinated and do not display symptoms.
In Northern Ireland, their Department of Health has confirmed an additional 1,122 Covid cases, with, sadly, 9 further deaths in the same 24 hour period.
Russia has reported a record 1,159 deaths from Covid in the past 24 hours resulting in shops, restaurants and schools shutting in Moscow; in a partial lock-down, as Russia battles record Covid deaths and infections.
Today, only essential shops like supermarkets and pharmacies are allowed to open in the capital, while food outlets can only provide takeaways. Perhaps not so wise, authorities have also given workers across Russia nine days off from Saturday next in a bid to curb 40,096 new infections in 85 regions of their State.
NPHET continues to urge people here in the Irish Republic who have been offered a vaccine, to take it and importantly to make sure to present themselves for their second vaccine dose.
Choosing to get vaccinated is an act of protection for yourself,
as it may save your life; but it is also an act of solidarity with others; the more of us that get vaccinated, the safer we all will be.
The Department of Health has confirmed 1,631 new cases of Covid-19 here in the Irish Republic, within the past 24 hours.
There are 503 patients in our hospitals suffering from the virus, down 10 on the same time yesterday.
Of these however, 101 patients are in ICUs, around the country, an increase of 4 from yesterday’s reported figures. Some 67 people, sadly, have died here in the Republic of Ireland in the last 7 days from the virus.
Chief Medical Officer Dr Tony Holohan has stated that Covid-19 is growing at a rate that is concerning and it would be very sensible for those who visited nightclubs, last weekend, and in the future, to stay away from vulnerable people over the days following.
Meanwhile, nightclub and live venue operators have been told that rules requiring tickets to be booked at least one hour in advance, will take effect from tomorrow. The guidelines which outlined how the new system will work, were published on Friday last.
In Northern Ireland, 1,291 Covid cases have also been reported in the past 24 hours. An additional 6 deaths, sadly, have also been reported.
A medical panel of US government advisers have now endorsed the Pfizer Covid-19 vaccine for children aged between 5-11, thus paving the way for younger children to get immunised within the coming weeks.
The Executive Director of the World Health Organization, Dr Michael Ryan has stated that he remains critical of pharmaceutical companies whom he said are making profit by manufacturing doses for countries who have two or more times the supplies they require and are failing to share with their COVAX programme.
Choosing to get vaccinated is an act of protection for yourself, as it may save your life; but it is also an act of solidarity with others; the more of us that get vaccinated, the safer we all will be.
There have been 2,193 new cases of Covid-19 confirmed by our Department of Health within the past 24 hours, here in the Irish Republic.
There are 513 patients reported to be receiving hospital care; an increase of 16 on yesterday’s reported figures. Patients in intensive care units stand at risen 97, down 2 on yesterday’s confirmed cases.
Total confirmed cases here, in the Republic of Ireland, now stand at 433,902.
Chief Medical Officer Dr Tony Holohan is calling on those who are not vaccinated against Covid-19, to avail of a vaccine, saying it will significantly reduce the risk of severe illness should you contract the disease and is the only real defence against the disease.
Latest rules relating to Irish nightclubs, will see in future persons wanting to attend same venues, having to purchase their tickets at least an hour in advance of turning up at the door.
A tally undertaken by the leading global news agency, Agence France-Presse (AFP) is now showing that virus infections and deaths are swiftly rising again in Europe; with Russia, Ukraine and Romania registering the highest fatalities on the continent.
In Northern Ireland, their Department of Health have also reported another 1,124 cases of the Covid-19 virus.
As of this morning, there were 358 Covid-positive patients in hospital, of whom 34 were in their intensive care units.
Sadly, 4 further deaths of patients who had previously tested positive for Covid-19, have been reported.
The total number of deaths linked to Covid-19 in Northern Ireland, since the start of the pandemic, now stands at 2,669, with a total of 269,330 virus cases confirmed over the same time-frame.
As of today, a total of 2,625,815 vaccines for Covid-19 have been administered in Northern Ireland.
Choosing to get vaccinated is an act of protection for yourself, as it may save your life; but it is also an act of solidarity with others; the more of us that get vaccinated, the safer we all will be.
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