September is Heart Month and this year the Irish Heart Foundation is all about men’s health!
RPI Ambassadors Peter Stringer and Malcolm O’Kelly are helping us Reboot this September.
Ms Janis Morrissey, (Director of Health Promotion, Irish Heart Foundation), reports.
“Did you know that 1 in 4 men will die from heart disease and stroke? And men are nearly three times more likely than women to die young from heart disease and stroke?
But the good news is that 80% of these deaths are preventable with lifestyle changes.
That’s why we in the Irish Heart Foundation have teamed up with Rugby Players Ireland to get men all over Ireland to Reboot their life. Supported by the HSE, we are here to help men to challenge themselves to make some positive lifestyle changes for their heart health.
Head over toirishheart.ieto find out how you or the men in your life can Reboot and make small changes for a healthier heart and future.
You’ll find plenty of tips and Reboot stories from our Rugby Players Ireland Ambassadors Tommy Bowe, Paul Wallace, Malcom O’Kelly and Peter Stringer as well as the inspiring stories of our Irish Heart Foundation Ambassadors Don O’Sullivan and Niall Nugent.
It’s never too late to choose to Reboot.” Signed Janis Morrissey.
The Department of Health has confirmed 2,051 more coronavirus cases here in the Republic Of Ireland in the past 24 hours.
There are 323 patients being treated in our hospitals, up 16 on yesterday with 56 Covid-19 patients in our intensive care units (ICUs), an increase of 1 on yesterday.
In Northern Ireland today, sadly, there have been 5 coronavirus-related deaths confirmed today.
Here also, there have been reported another 1,771 cases of coronavirus, up from 1,648 yesterday. There are 388 patients with Covid-19 in hospitals, up from 373 yesterday, with 43 patients with Covid-19 in northern intensive care units, up from 41 yesterday.
Minister for Education Ms Norma Foley has stated that if a pregnant woman decides, in consultation with her doctor, or if her consultant recommends that it is not appropriate to return to work, then pregnancy-related leave remains in place.
The Minister for Health Mr Stephen Donnelly has said that the expected reopening roadmap will consider lifting only some current restrictions in the coming weeks, with others likely to be delayed until after the expected Covid-peak in four to six week’s time.
Same action by Minister Donnelly is seen by the vast majority of Tipperary people as the most appropriate action at this time, as case numbers continue to increase.
Walk-in Covid-19 vaccination clinics Friday, Saturday & Sunday, August 27th, 28th and 29th, 2021.
Those aged 12 to15 years of age, seeking their first Pfizer vaccine may attend at the Clonmel Park Hotel, Poppyfields Retail Park, Cahir Road, Clonmel, Co. Tipperary, on Friday, 27th August, between 1:00pm and 4:00pm. Note: Children will need to be accompanied by at least one parent or guardian, as consent is a necessary requirement.
Those aged over 16 years, seeking vaccine, may attend at the Clonmel Park Hotel, Poppyfields Retail Park, Cahir Road, Clonmel, Co. Tipperary, on Saturday, 28th August, between 9:00am and 12:00 noon. (Over 16’s only).
The Clonmel venue offers free on-site parking, toilets and wheelchair access.
Note: You must wait at least 21 days after dose 1, before getting your 2nd dose. In the case of 2nd vaccinations; make sure that you are accompanied by your vaccination record card.
Meanwhile, Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine – dose 1 and dose 2 can also be obtained at a Tipperary walk-in clinic situated at the Abbeycourt Hotel, Nenagh South, Nenagh, Co. Tipperary, for persons aged 16 or older on Saturday 28th August, between 1:00pm and 6:30pm.
Again, you are asked to wait at least 21 days after dose 1, before getting your 2nd dose and you must bring along your vaccination record card with you.
Moderna Dose 2 Walk-in Clinic:
People aged 16 and over can attend a walk-in clinic to get dose 2 of Moderna vaccine on Sunday next 29th August, between 8:30am and 4:00pm.
A reminder again, you must wait at least 28 days after dose 1, before getting your 2nd dose and again you must attend accompanied by your vaccination record card.
As with the Clonmel venue, the Nenagh venue also offers free on-site parking, toilets and wheelchair access.
Here in the Republic of Ireland, a total of 1,571 further people have tested positive for coronavirus in the last 24 hours, while 307 patients are being treated in our hospital. Of these, 55 patients remain in ICU.
In Northern Ireland, another 1,648 cases of coronavirus were reported on today, up from 1,320 cases reported just yesterday. There are 373 patients with Covid-19 in hospitals, up from 352 on Monday. Of these, 41 patients remain in intensive care units. Sadly, also, 12 more coronavirus-related deaths have been reported in Northern Ireland in the last 24 hours.
The Chairperson of the National Public Health Emergency Team, Prof. Mr Philip Nolan has said that Covid-19 is now predominantly a disease of young, unvaccinated adults, while children under 12 are less susceptible to infection, than are older adolescents and adults.
Meanwhile, the Republic of Ireland’s Chief Medical Officer Dr. Tony Holohan said he would not have a concern if concerts were to go ahead with fully vaccinated people attending.
Covid News from Overseas:
Scotland’s First Minister Ms Nicola Sturgeon has said she cannot completely rule out the need to reimpose coronavirus restrictions, as Scotland worst ever case numbers were recorded in the past 24 hours. Scotland recorded 10 coronavirus-linked deaths and 4,323 cases, in the just the past 24 hours.
Israel has said it would offer Covid vaccinations to students on school grounds, subject to parental approval, as it announced that their school year would open next week, despite continued surging coronavirus cases.
Meanwhile, worldwide there have been recorded some 212,855,315 virus cases with at least 4,446,559 deaths.
The Department of Health has confirmed 1,592 new cases of Covid-19 in the Irish Republic within the past 24 hours. There are 318 patients in our hospitals, with 60 of this number in Intensive care units
Only 53% of those aged between 16 to 29, within the Republic are fully vaccinated and thus they continue to account for the highest incidence of Covid-19 in our population. Those, who to date, have not been vaccinated with the ongoing rise in Covid-19 case numbers, could now impact on delaying elective procedures in our hospitals, with bed capacity continuing to reduce in recent days.
In Northern Ireland, 1,320 new cases of Covid-19 have been confirmed in the past 24 hours together with, sadly, 9 further deaths.
Here in Co. Tipperary the 14 day incidence rate reads as follows, same based on local electoral area statistics:- Cashel-Tipperary – 584; Nenagh – 482; Newport – 385; Thurles – 356; Carraig-On-Suir – 289; Cahir – 285; Roscrea-Templemore – 181; Clonmel -160.
Two of the lowest local electoral area incidence rates per 100k nationally are Clonmel, Co. Tipperary and Roscrea-Templemore, Co. Tipperary.
Anyone who is eligible to receive a vaccine, should now do so as soon as possible. Remember you will be fully protected 7-14 days after your second dose.
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