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UHK Revises Visiting Arrangements Due To Rising Number Of COVID Cases

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UNIVERSITY Hospital Kerry has taken the decision to revise visiting arrangements at the hospital due to the rising number of COVID patients.

A statement released by the hospital states that UHK had re-instated visiting arrangements on a safe and structured basis, in recognition of the importance of visiting for patients and their families, but this now has to change.

“Unfortunately, the County of Kerry is now experiencing a very high incidence of COVID 19,” reads the statement. “The 14 day incidence for Kerry is currently trending at 430.6. The consequence of this high incidence rate is that UHK has a significantly increased number of COVID 19 inpatients at the hospital along with a high level of emergency presentations.

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“UHK Management having considered the continuing increasing Covid-19 numbers has taken the difficult decision to revise visiting arrangements in order to protect our patients, their relatives and our staff.  Therefore, from Wednesday 29th June 2022, visiting to University Hospital Kerry is restricted as follows:

General Wards: One visit per patient per week [to be agreed with the ward manager & relevant Consultant, in advance of visiting].  Additional visiting will be facilitated on compassionate grounds.

UHK Visiting Co-ordinator shall co-ordinate visits and can be contacted on 087-1138053. Visiting outside of the designated times will be on compassionate grounds only.

Maternity: Accompanying partner arrangements unchanged presently.  Supportive person can attend for Antenatal appointments & labour.  No children to attend maternity services.

Palliative: Visiting will be facilitated by prior arrangement in order to protect patients and staff.

All visiting arrangements will be reviewed weekly.”

University Hospital Kerry says it empathises with and understands that this announcement will make it difficult for many families, but their priority is to continue to keep patients safe while in the care of UHK, as well maintain the safety and wellbeing of staff at the hospital.

UHK has in place some alternative means of keeping contact with loved ones.

Keeping Contact Initiative: UHK has set up a specific email address so that patients can receive direct messages.

Communications from friends & family can be of great comfort to patients during these times and can be e-mailed to: uhk.keepingcontact@hse.ie

Be sure to include on the subject line the Patient’s Full Name, Ward Name (if known) and the first line of the patient’s home address.

Virtual Visits: UHK have an initiative to facilitate Video Calls using WhatsApp on Digipads for patients who do not have SMART phone/devices.  Please contact Ward Manager/Nurse in Charge to request video call with your loved one.

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Tralee LEA Sees A Further Decrease In COVID Cases

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THE number of new COVID-19 cases in the Tralee Local Electoral Area (LEA) has fallen again according to the latest figures available on the Government’s COVID-19 data hub.

There were 133new confirmed cases in the two week period up to Monday, May 2, compared to the 177 in the fortnight up to Monday, April 25.

Tralee LEA has a 14-day incidence rate of 402.6 per 100,000 of the population, the highest in the county, and it’s still above the national incidence of 291 per 100,000.

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The incidence rate in Kerry is 302.6 per 100,000. In all, there were 447 new cases recorded in Kerry during the fortnight period up to Wednesday, May 4, the seventh highest rate in the country.

The Corca Dhuibhne Local Electoral Area saw 54 new cases and a rate of 380.8 per 100,000. The Castleisland LEA had 61 new cases and a rate of 355.8 per 100,000.  Listowel LEA saw 93 new cases and a rate of 324.3 per 100,000.

There are two LEAs in Kerry with an incidence rate below the national average. The Killarney Electoral Area saw 85 new cases, a current 14-day incidence rate of 287.1 per 100k of the population. Kenmare LEA had 63 new cases, a rate of 251.4 per 100,000.

The total number of confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Kerry, since the pandemic began according to the latest data up to Wednesday, May 4, is 37,924.

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Another Big Decrease In Tralee LEA COVID Cases

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THE number of new COVID-19 cases in the Tralee Local Electoral Area (LEA) continues to fall according to the latest figures available on the Government’s COVID-19 data hub.

There were 177 new confirmed cases in the two week period up to Monday, April 25, compared to the 267 in the fortnight up to Monday, April 18.

Tralee LEA has a 14-day incidence rate of 535.7 per 100,000 of the population, but it’s still above the national incidence of 405.7 per 100,000 and the third highest in the county.

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The incidence rate in Kerry is 419 per 100,000. In all, there were 619 new cases recorded in Kerry during the fortnight period up to Wednesday, April 27, the fifth highest rate in the country.

The Castleisland LEA had the highest incidence rate, seeing 98 new cases and a rate of 571.6 per 100,000. The Corca Dhuibhne Local Electoral Area saw 79 new cases and a rate of 557.1 per 100,000.

Listowel LEA saw 140 new cases and a rate of 488.2 per 100,000. The Killarney Electoral Area saw 125 new cases, a current 14-day incidence rate of 422.2 per 100k of the population.

There is one LEA in Kerry which has a rate below the national average. Kenmare LEA had 101 new cases, a rate of 403 per 100,000.

The total number of confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Kerry, since the pandemic began according to the latest data up to Wednesday, April 27, is 37,769.

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COVID Cases Continue To Fall In Tralee Local Electoral Area

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THE number of new COVID-19 cases in the Tralee Local Electoral Area (LEA) continues to fall dramatically according to figures available on the Government’s COVID-19 data hub.

There were 267 new confirmed cases in the two week period up to Monday, April 18, compared to the 453 in the fortnight up to Monday, April 11 and 770 in the two weeks up to April 4.

Tralee LEA has a 14-day incidence rate of 808.2 per 100,000 of the population, but it’s still above the national incidence of 598 per 100,000.

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The incidence rate in Kerry is 589.70  per 100,000. In all, there were 871 new cases recorded in Kerry during the fortnight period up to Thursday, April 21.

The Castleisland LEA has the highest incidence rate, seeing 144 new cases and a rate of 839 per 100,000. Listowel LEA saw 230 new cases and a rate of 802.1 per 100,000. The Corca Dhuibhne Local Electoral Area saw 109 new cases and a rate of 768.6 per 100,000.

There are two LEAs in Kerry which have rates below the national average. The Killarney Electoral Area saw 166 new cases, a current 14-day incidence rate of 560 per 100k of the population. Kenmare LEA which had 132 new cases, a rate of 526 per 100,000.

The total number of confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Kerry, since the pandemic began according to the latest data up to Thursday, April 21, is 37,574.

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Decrease In Number Of New COVID Cases In Tralee LEA

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THE number of new COVID-19 cases in the Tralee Local Electoral Area (LEA) has fallen in the 14 day period up to Monday, April 11.

There were 453 new confirmed cases in that period compared to the 770 in the fortnight up to Monday, April 4, according to figures available on the Government’s COVID-19 data hub.

Tralee LEA has a 14-day incidence rate of 1,371 per 100,000 of the population, above the national incidence of 967.8 per 100,000. It’s the fifth highest incidence rate in an LEA in the State.

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The incidence rate in Kerry is 1,009  per 100,000, the third highest county in the country. In all, there were 1,491 new cases recorded in Kerry during the fortnight period up to Wednesday, April 13.

The Castleisland LEA is the next highest after Tralee, seeing 215 new cases and a rate of 1,254 per 100,000. Listowel LEA saw 340 new cases and a rate of 1,185 per 100,000.

The Corca Dhuibhne Local Electoral Area saw 158 new cases and a rate of 1,114 per 100,000. The Killarney Electoral Area saw 296 new cases, a current 14-day incidence rate of 999.8 per 100k of the population.

The only LEA in Kerry which has a rate below the national average was Kenmare LEA which had 217 new cases, a rate of 865.9 per 100,000.

The total number of confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Kerry, since the pandemic began according to the latest data up to Wednesday, March 30, is 37,156.

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Over 850 New COVID Cases In Tralee Area In Fortnight Up To Monday

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THE number of new COVID-19 cases more than doubled in the Tralee Local Electoral Area in the 14 day period up to Monday, March 28.

There were 857 new confirmed cases in that period compared to the 399 in the fortnight up to Monday, March 14, according to figures available on the Government’s COVID-19 data hub.

Tralee LEA has a 14-day incidence rate of 2,594 per 100,000 of the population, far above the national incidence of 1,871 per 100,000 as of last Monday. It’s by far the highest rate in the county.

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The incidence rate in Kerry is 1,987  per 100,000, the 13th highest county in the country. In all, there were 2,936 new cases recorded in Kerry during the fortnight period up to Wednesday.

The Corca Dhuibhne Local Electoral Area saw 293 new cases and a rate of 2,066 per 100,000. The Castleisland LEA saw 343 new cases and a rate of 2,000 per 100,000.

Killarney Electoral Area saw 591 new cases, a current 14-day incidence rate of 1,996 per 100k of the population.

Two LEAS in Kerry have incidence rates below the national average. Listowel LEA saw 495 new cases and a rate of 1,726 per 100,000.  The Kenmare LEA had 366 new cases, a rate of 1,460 per 100,000.

The total number of confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Kerry, since the pandemic began according to the latest data up to Wednesday, March 30, is 35,661.

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Ceremony Held In Tralee To Remember Those Who Died During Pandemic

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Pictured from left are Cllr Mike Kennelly Listowel , Cllr Maria Moloney, Killarney, Cllr Johnnie Wall Tralee, Moira Murrell CEO KCC , Garda Flor Murphy Killarney, Cllr Michael Cahill, Cllr Fionan Fitzgerald, Michael Fitzgerald HSE and Mayor of Kerry Jimmy Moloney at the ceremony in Tralee on Sunday. Photo By : Domnick Walsh © Eye Focus LTD

A CEREMONY to remember all who died during the pandemic was held on Sunday in front of the Ashe Memorial Hall in Tralee.

The ceremony was one of a series of nationwide events over the weekend which remembered those who have died during the pandemic and acknowledge the role of the various individuals and organisations who led the response to COVID-19.

The Kerry ceremony featured music, song, reflections and prayers and was led by the Cathaoirleach of Kerry County Council, Cllr Jimmy Moloney.

The gathering was addressed by the principal response agencies, heard prayers from main churches and denominations in Kerry and included the laying of a wreath in remembrance of those who lost their lives. It concluded with a performance by the Siamsa Tíre choir.

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“The grief of those who lost loved ones was compounded by the absence of that most Irish of customs – the sharing of sympathy at funerals. Instead, so many were faced with closed churches, closed funeral homes and closed coffins. Today we stand in solidarity and sympathy with all of them,” said Cathaoirleach of KCC Cllr Jimmy Moloney.

“The toll on so many others remains – be that in terms of physical health or mental health which was so impacted by limitations on normal human activity. Those challenges continue for so many of our citizens.”

“But Kerry came together as Kerry always does. If there is any positive to be taken from these dreadful times, it is the extraordinary community spirit and resilience shown by our people at a time of such adversity. In remarkable ways, the people of Kerry and the community and voluntary groups here today came together to respond, to be proactive and to show support. Today, as Kerry’s first citizen, I say thank you, on behalf of the people of Kerry for all you that you have done and continue to do.”

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Kerry To Remember Those Who Died During COVID Pandemic At Special Service

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A SPECIAL service will take place in Tralee later this month in memory of those who have died during the Covid pandemic.

Radio Kerry with the Horizons team will broadcast the ‘Kerry Remembers’ service at 9am on Sunday morning, September 26, in Our Lady and St Brendan’s Church Tralee.

This multi denominational remembrance service marks with reverence those who have died between St. Patrick’s day 2020 and the present.

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Representatives of frontline workers, services and community groups that made this Covid time more bearable are thanked and invited to attend.

The public is invited to attend with the capacity of 500 set due to COVID regulations.  If you cannot attend you can listen on Radio Kerry, or watch the service streamed from Our Lady and St. Brendans Church Tralee on www.dioceseofkerry.ie.

This event takes the place of the usual Sunday morning Horizons programme.  If you would like to, you can visit the church to submit your loved one’s name and date of death for the physical Memory Tree.

There will be a basket of blank cards in St. Brendans, available. These will be placed on the Memory Tree by the team.

Alternatively you can make you own memory card/heart and place it in the basket for hanging. For those not living nearby, you can email details of your loved ones and the Horizons team will complete a card and hang it for you.

Submit by email to: horizons@radiokerry.ie You can also post information for the memory card to ‘Kerry Remembers’ at Radio Kerry, Maine Street, Tralee by next Friday.

Bríd Ní Mhóráin will be reading her new poem Aishling as part of the service. Music at Kerry Remembers will be provided by Sharon Lyons accompanied by Tony O Flaherty.