Coronavirus Updates on KCLR

What is Coronavirus (COVID-19)?
Coronavirus, or more specifically COVID-19, is a new illness that can affect your lungs and airways. COVID-19 comes from the coronavirus family and hasn’t been experienced before. The virus originated in China and since early 2020 has spread from China across mainland Europe, to Ireland, and further afield.
If you believe you have come in contact with a person who has COVID-19 you should contact HSE Live by phoning 1850 24 1850.
Coronavirus Symptoms
Coronavirus (COVID19) symptoms present similar to flu-like symptoms. Symptoms include coughs, fever, breathing difficulties, shortness of breath. These symptoms can present within two days to two weeks of exposure to the virus.
Covid-19 (coronavirus) can also cause more severe illness, including pneumonia, particularly in those with underlying health conditions. People who may have been exposed are encouraged to self-isolate for a period of 14 days, while making contact by phone only to HSE Live or their GP.
Protect Yourself From Coronavirus
As antibiotics cannot be used and a vaccine is unavailable, there are simple every-day measures you can take to protect yourself from Coronavirus (COVID-19).
- Wash your hands properly and regularly using soap and water. Hand sanitiser may be used where soap and water are not available.
- Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue when you sneeze or cough.
- Dispose of said tissues immediately in a waste bin.
- Regularly clean and disinfect touched objects and surfaces (counters, desks, workstations)
- Heed travel advice and potential restrictions from the Department of Foreign Affairs, found here.
Coronavirus / Covid-19 News Updates
“Infection level is far, far too high” says Chief Medical Officer
60 more people with the virus have died and 3,231 new cases have been confirmed, 87 of them across Carlow...
The Week: Mother & Baby Homes report, Covid19 and US update
Highlights of the week also include our reporter's visit to Kilkenny Fire Station & a rising star in Carlow who's...
Covid-19 latest: 50 more deaths, 3,498 new cases, 85 in Carlow & Kilkenny
50 deaths and 3,498 new cases, 85 of them local, are being reported by NPHET this evening. Transmission of the...
400,000 to get tax bills but 146,000 overpaid tax due to getting PUP
Nearly half of people who've been getting the PUP have overpaid tax. Of the 146 thousand who overpaid, 500 are...
Carlow-Kilkenny Gardai warning locals not to breach Covid regulations by attending funerals
Carlow-Kilkenny Gardai are appealing to people not to breach the Covid-19 regulations by attending funerals. KCLR is aware of a...
Irish vaccination programme still on track after Pfizer reduce production of vaccine
The Taoiseach says the country remains on course to have 4 million people vaccinated against Covid-19 by September. Pfizer has...
“Significant” number of deaths linked to Covid19 expected
90 new positive cases have been confirmed across Carlow and Kilkenny while 32 people are being treated for the virus...
The Glanbia Farm Show – Sponsored by glanbiaconnect.com – 14/1/2021
The Farm Show (sponsored by Glanbia Connect) broadcasts on KCLR every Thursday evening at 7:00 p.m. with the programme repeated...
Covid-19 latest: 28 more deaths, 3,995 new cases, 90 local to Carlow & Kilkenny
Another 28 people have died with Covid-19 in the Republic. There are 3,955 new cases - 90 local in Carlow...
People who’ve already had Covid-19 may not get vaccine
The National Immunisation Advisory Committee is currently considering whether people who've already had Covid-19 should be vaccinated. 77,000 people have...