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A badly prepared student in an advanced Biology class was taking his mid-term exam. The last question on his paper, with a value of 70 marks, was causing a small problem.
It read: – ‘Name seven advantages for women who breast feed their babies.’
Our student was finding this question extremely difficult. However taking a gamble based on his more general knowledge he wrote as follows: –
(1) It is a perfect formula for the baby.
(2) It provides immunity against certain diseases.
(3) It is always at the right temperature.
(4) It is inexpensive as food.
(5) It bonds the child to mother, and vice versa.
(6) It is always available if and when required, even at a moments notice.
Now lost for his seventh reason the student thought for awhile. Finally, in desperation, just before the bell rang indicating the end of his exam, he quickly scrawled: –
(7) It comes in two attractive containers and it is high enough off the ground, where the cat can’t get it.
Our student got an A.
Omicron Cases rise to 14,797 on Irish Mainland in past 24 hours; an increase of 556 new confirmed cases, on yesterday’s reported tally.
The Department of Health has confirmed a further 10,414 cases of Covid-19, within the past 24 hours, here in the Irish Republic. Same comprises 5,605 PCR-confirmed cases, and 4,809 antigen tests logged through the HSE portal
Over the past 7 days there have been, sadly 49 further coronavirus-related deaths, bringing the total number of deaths since the start of the pandemic, in the Irish Republic, to 6,136.
Thankfully, while the numbers of infections rise, the number of people hospitalised with the virus has fallen over the past 24 hours to 739; latter a reduction of 85 patients on yesterday’s reported figures and of these, 74 remain in intensive care units across the country, down 5 on yesterday.
As of yesterday also, a total of 7,638,769 Covid-19 vaccines (excluding boosters) had been administered in the Republic of Ireland, with a total of 3,773,445 people having had their first dose; 3,627,430 their second dose and a further 237,894 single-dose vaccines having been administered. Total booster vaccinations stand at 2,666,201.
In Northern Ireland, another 4,383 cases of coronavirus were reported today, down from 5,023 reported yesterday.
Today, there remain 395 patients with Covid-19 in hospitals in Northern Ireland, up from 393 on yesterday’s figures, with 22 of these patients in hospital intensive care units, up from 21 also on yesterday.
Sadly, 9 more Covid-19-related deaths have been, also, reported in Northern Ireland today.
Germany has reported a new record of 164,000 Covid-19 infections yesterday, in just one day, as their lower house of parliament debate proposals to either require or robustly encourage residents to be vaccinated.
France reported 501,635 new cases of coronavirus yesterday, a new daily record and the first time the Covid numbers has surpassed half a million. More than 30,000 people are in hospital with coronavirus across France in the highest such tally since November 2020, official figures show.
Please continue the downward virus hospital trend by getting your booster vaccination dose, as soon as applicable.
It was with great sadness that we learned of the death, yesterday Monday 24th January 2022, of Mrs Bernadette (Bernie) Waldron (née English), Leopardstown, Co. Dublin and formerly of Hollyford, Co. Tipperary.
Pre-deceased by her husband Philip; Mrs Waldron passed away peacefully, while in the care of staff at Foxrock Nursing Home.
Her passing is most deeply regretted by her immediate family Clare, Brian, Michele and Helen, son-in-law Stephen, daughter-in-law Patsy, her beloved grandsons Daniel and Samuel, sister Phyl, her devoted friend Frank, extended relatives, neighbours and friends.
Requiescat in Pace.
Funeral Arrangements.
The earthly remains of Mrs Waldron will repose at her home on Friday evening, January 28th, from 6:00pm to 8:00pm.
Her body will be received into the Church of Our Lady of Perpetual Succour, Foxrock, Dublin 18 on Saturday morning, January 29th, to further repose for Requiem Mass at 10:00am, followed by interment immediately afterwards in Kilternan Cemetery Park, Ballycorus Road, Kilternan, Dublin 18.
[NB: Due to Public Health Guidelines, regarding C-19 virus restrictions; those attending Requiem Mass will continue to observe strict adherence to social distancing, face covering, with no hand shaking.]
The extended Waldron family wish to express their appreciation for your understanding at this difficult time and have made arrangements for those wishing to send messages of condolence, to use the link shown HERE.
Suaimhneas síoraí dá h-anam dílis.
Omicron Cases rise to 14,241 on Irish Mainland in past 24 hours; an increase of 2,270 on yesterday’s reported tally.
Within the past 24 hours, here in the Irish Republic a further 4,006 confirmed cases of Covid-19 have been confirmed by the Department of Health, while 5,212 people registered a positive antigen test, through the HSE portal.
Same numbers when totalled confirm that there are 9,218 new virus cases, in our Republic, latter an increase of 1,179 based on the figure reported in the same 24 hour period yesterday.
As of 8:00am today, there were 824 patients with the virus in hospital, of whom 79 are in ICU’s across the country, latter up 3 on yesterday.
In Northern Ireland, their Department of Health, have confirmed 5,023 new infections today.
There are 393 patients, with Covid-19, in northern hospitals, up from 371 yesterday and of these 21 patients with Covid-19 are in intensive care units, down from 23 reported yesterday.
Sadly, in Northern Ireland also 5 more Covid-related deaths have been confirmed.
Please continue the downward virus hospital trend by getting your booster vaccination dose, as soon as applicable.
It was with great sadness that we learned of the death, on Sunday 23rd January 2022, of Mrs Philomena Croke (née Hewitt), Regaile, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.
Pre-deceased by her husband Danny and her daughter Mary; Mrs Croke passed away while in the care of staff at Padre Pio Nursing Home, Holycross, Thurles.
Her passing is most deeply regretted by her sons Christy, Pat and Danny, daughters Josie, Ann, Geraldine, Philomena and Margaret, sons-in-law, daughters-in-law, nephews, nieces, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren, extended relatives, neighbours and friends.
Requiescat in Pace.
Funeral Arrangements.
The earthly remains of Mrs Croke will repose at Lonergans Funeral Home, Cashel, on this evening, Tuesday, January 25th, from 5:00pm to 7:00pm.
Her body will be received into the Church of the Immaculate Conception, Boherlahan on Wednesday morning to further repose for Requiem Mass at 11:30am, followed by interment in Ardmayle Cemetery, Castlemoyle North, Cashel, Co. Tipperary
For the many persons who would have liked to have attended Requiem Mass for Mrs Croke, but are unable to do so, due to the prevailing Covid-19 pandemic; same can be viewed online HERE.
[NB: Due to Public Health Guidelines, regarding C-19 virus restrictions; those attending Requiem Mass will continue to observe strict adherence to social distancing, face covering, with no hand shaking.]
The extended Croke family wish to express their appreciation for your understanding at this difficult time and have made arrangements for those wishing to send messages of condolence, to use the link shown HERE.
Note Please: Family flowers only please, donations in lieu, if desired, to the Alzheimer Society of Ireland.
Suaimhneas síoraí dá h-anam dílis.
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