THE former Borg Warner plant in Monavalley will be the new COVID test centre from next Monday.

The move from Ballymullen is due to the State’s response to the Ukrainian refugee crisis. It’s expected refugees will use the barracks for emergency short-term accommodation.

PCR tests will be carried out by appointment only at the former Borg Warner premises in Monavalley Industrial Estate from Monday, April 25.  The premises has already been used as a location for Walk-In vaccination clinics over the past number of months.

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THE number of new COVID-19 cases in the Tralee Local Electoral Area (LEA) remains high in the 14 day period up to Monday, April 4.

There were 770  new confirmed cases in that period compared to the 857 in the fortnight up to Monday, March 28, according to figures available on the Government’s COVID-19 data hub.

Tralee LEA has a 14-day incidence rate of 2,330 per 100,000 of the population, above the national incidence of 1,670 per 100,000 as of last Monday. It’s the sixth highest incidence rate in an LEA in the State.

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The incidence rate in Kerry is 1,584  per 100,000, the 11th highest county in the country. In all, there were 2,341 new cases recorded in Kerry during the fortnight period up to Wednesday.

The Castleisland LEA is the next highest after Tralee, seeing 336 new cases and a rate of 1,959 per 100,000.

The Killarney Electoral Area saw 542 new cases, a current 14-day incidence rate of 1,830 per 100k of the population. Listowel LEA saw 501 new cases and a rate of 1,747 per 100,000.

Two LEAs in Kerry have incidence rates below the national average. The Corca Dhuibhne Local Electoral Area saw 231 new cases and a rate of 1,628 per 100,000.  The Kenmare LEA had 371 new cases, a rate of 1,480 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 36,591.

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KERRY County Council will host the Kerry Local Ceremony of Remembrance and Reflection on Sunday, March 20.

The ceremony will take place at the front of the Ashe Memorial Hall, Tralee at 11.00am. The ceremony is one of a series of nationwide events this weekend which will remember those who have died during the pandemic and acknowledge the role of the various individuals and organisations who led the response to COVID-19. Members of the public are invited to attend the ceremony.

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

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The gathering will be addressed by the principal response agencies, hear prayers from main churches and denominations in Kerry and will include the laying of a wreath in remembrance of those who lost their lives. It will conclude with a performance by the Siamsa Tíre choir.

Cllr Moloney said: ‘As we slowly emerge from the COVID-19 pandemic, it is fitting that we take time to reflect and remember across the country this weekend. Here in Kerry, this is an opportunity to remember those who lost their lives in our county but also to remember those who led the response and showed such dedication and resilience at such a traumatic and challenging time.’

Denny Street will be closed to traffic from 9am on Sunday morning. Parking will be available at the car park opposite the Brandon Hotel. The ceremony will be broadcast live on Radio Kerry.

THE number of new COVID-19 cases decreased in the Tralee Local Electoral Area in the 14 day period up to Monday, December 20.

There were 557 new confirmed cases in that period compared to the 598 in the fortnight up to Monday, December 13, according to figures available on the Government’s COVID-19 data hub.

Tralee LEA has a 14-day incidence rate of 1,650 (down from 1,810) per 100,000 of the population, still far above the national incidence of 1,344 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 1,106.9  per 100,000, the 16th highest county in the country. In all, there were 1,635 new cases recorded in Kerry during the fortnight period, down from the 1,691 cases recorded in the fortnight up to December 13.

The other five LEAs are below the national incidence rate.

Listowel LEA saw 307 new cases and a rate of 1070 per 100,000. Killarney Electoral Area saw 299 new cases, a current 14-day incidence rate of 1009 per 100k of the population.

The Kenmare LEA had 227 new cases, a rate of 905 per 100,000. The Castleisland LEA saw 151 new cases and a rate of 880 per 100,000. The Corca Dhuibhne Local Electoral Area saw 123 new cases and a rate of 867 per 100,000.

There have been 16,755 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Kerry, since the pandemic began according to the latest data.

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THE number of new COVID-19 cases rose significantly again in the Tralee Local Electoral Area in the 14 day period up to Monday, December 13.

There were 598 new confirmed cases in that period compared to the 488 in the fortnight up to Monday, December 6, according to figures available on the Government’s COVID-19 data hub.

Tralee LEA has a 14-day incidence rate of 1,810 (up from 1,477) per 100,000 of the population, far above the national incidence of 1,305 per 100,000 as of last Monday and is the highest rate in the county.

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The incidence rate in Kerry is 1,130 per 100,000, the 13th highest county in the country. In all, there were 1,691   new cases recorded in Kerry during the fortnight period, up from the 1,580 cases recorded in the fortnight up to December 6.

Killarney Electoral Area saw 393 new cases, a current 14-day incidence rate of 1327 per 100k of the population.

The other four LEAs are below the national incidence rate. Listowel saw 283 new cases and a rate of 987 per 100,000.

The Corca Dhuibhne Local Electoral Area saw 127 new cases and a rate of 895 per 100,000. The Castleisland LEA saw 134 new cases and a rate of 892 per 100,000.

The Kenmare LEA had 156 new cases, a rate of 622 per 100,000, the third lowest in the country.

There have been 16,024 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Kerry, since the pandemic began according to the latest data.

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THE number of new COVID-19 cases dropped slightly in the Tralee Local Electoral Area in the 14 day period up to Monday, November 30.

There were 394  new confirmed cases in that period compared to the 413 in the fortnight up to Monday, November 22, according to figures available on the Government’s COVID-19 data hub.

Tralee LEA has a 14-day incidence rate of 1,192.6 (down from 1250) per 100,000 of the population, but it’s still below the national incidence of 1,316.9 per 100,000 as of last Monday. The incidence rate in Kerry is 1,046.7 per 100,000, the fifth lowest in the country.

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In all, there were 1,546   new cases recorded in Kerry during the fortnight period, down  from the 1,777 cases recorded in the fortnight up to November 22.

The LEA with the highest incidence in the county is still the Killarney Electoral Area, which saw 488 new cases, a current 14-day incidence rate of 1648 per 100k of the population. It the only LEA in Kerry above the national average.

The Castleisland LEA saw 183 new cases and a rate of 1067.4 per 100,000. Listowel saw 239 new cases and a rate of 833.5 per 100,000.

Kenmare LEA had 273 new cases, a rate of 726 per 100,000, the seventh lowest in the country, having been in the top ten highest rates a few weeks ago.

The Corca Dhuibhne Local Electoral Area saw 182 new cases and a rate of 648.8 per 100,000, the third lowest in the country.

There have been 14,370 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Kerry, since the pandemic began according to the latest data.

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THE number of new COVID-19 cases has risen again in the Tralee Local Electoral Area in the 14 day period up to Monday, November 122.

There were 413  new confirmed cases in that period compared to the 375 in the fortnight up to Monday, November 15, according to figures available on the Government’s COVID-19 data hub.

Tralee LEA has a 14-day incidence rate of 1,250 (up from 1135) per 100,000 of the population, but it’s still below the national incidence of 1,268.4 per 100,000 as of last Monday.

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In all, there were 1,777  new cases recorded in Kerry during the fortnight period, up  from the 1,645 cases recorded in the fortnight up to November 15.

The LEA with the highest incidence in the county — and the only one of the six in Kerry above the national average — is the Killarney Electoral Area, which saw 500 new cases, a current 14-day incidence rate of 1688 per 100k of the population.

The Castleisland LEA saw 201 new cases and a rate of 1172 per 100,000.  Kenmare LEA with 273 new cases, a rate of 1089 per 100,000.

Listowel saw 258 new cases and a rate of 899.8 per 100,000. The Corca Dhuibhne Local Electoral Area saw 123 new cases and a rate of 867.4 per 100,000.

There have been 13,674 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Kerry, since the pandemic began according to the latest data.

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A NEW book from a US music artist will detail his struggle with COVID-19 in University Hospital Kerry.

Mark Lanegan moved to the Killarney area with his wife Sherry Brien back in 2020. The former frontman with 90s grunge band Screaming Trees is probably best known for his contributions on a number of Queens Of The Stone Age albums over the years.

A close friend of the late Kurt Cobain, Lanegan has also collaborated with many other well known artists — including most recently Manic Street Preachers — and has released many critically-acclaimed solo albums.

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In his new memoir, ‘Devil in a Coma’, he reveals how be spent a long period in University Hospital Kerry after contracting COVID-19, ending up close to death after being admitted to the Intensive Care Unit.

The press release for the book, which will be released on December 14, says; “One blindingly bright morning in Ireland in March 2021, Mark Lanegan woke up and walked into the kitchen to pour himself a cup of coffee. Having gone completely deaf during the illness that had been slowly devouring his sick body, he found himself floored with cracked ribs unable to breathe. His body — burdened with a gigantic dose of COVID-19 — was quickly taken to Kerry Hospital with little hope of survival.

Slipping in and out of a coma, Lanegan’s mind and body were left oscillating between life and death, unable to walk or function for several months. As his situation becomes more intolerable over the course of that bleakest of springs he is assaulted by nightmares, visions and regrets about a life lived on the edge of chaos and disorder.”

Lanegan has previously spoken in interviews about his move to Kerry, saying the beauty of the landscape and the kindness of the people is unparalleled. The book is available to pre-order on White Rabbit Books

THE number of new COVID-19 cases has risen again in the Tralee Local Electoral Area in the 14 day period up to Monday, November 15.

There were 375 new confirmed cases in that period compared to the 328 in the fortnight up to Monday, November 8, according to figures available on the Government’s COVID-19 data hub.

Tralee LEA has a 14-day incidence rate of 1135 (up from 992) per 100,000 of the population, but for the first time two months, it’s gone below the national incidence of 1160.7 per 100,000 as of last Monday.

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In all, there were 1,645  new cases recorded in Kerry during the fortnight period, a jump of 183 from the 1,462 cases recorded in the fortnight up to November 8.

The LEA with the  highest incidence in the county is Kenmare LEA with 337 new cases, a rate of 1,344.7 per 100,000, followed by Killarney Electoral Area which saw 347 new cases, a current 14-day incidence rate of 1172 per 100k of the population, both of these LEAs are above the national incidence rate.

Tralee is the next highest, followed by Castleisland LEA which saw 187 new cases and a rate of 1090 per 100,000.

The Corca Dhuibhne Local Electoral Area saw 135 new cases and a rate of 952 per 100,000. Listowel saw 264 new cases and a rate of 920 per 100,000.

There have been 12,820 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Kerry, since the pandemic began according to the latest data.

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THERE was another decrease in the number of new COVID-19 cases in the Tralee Local Electoral Area in the 14 day period up to Monday, November 8.

There were 328 new confirmed cases in that period compared to the 373 in the fortnight up to Monday, November 8, according to figures available on the Government’s COVID-19 data hub. This is a further fall from the 400 cases in the fortnight to October 25.

Tralee LEA has a 14-day incidence rate of 992.8 (down from 1,129) per 100,000 of the population, which is still above the national incidence of 924.1 per 100,000 as of last Monday.

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In all, there were 1,462 new cases recorded in Kerry during the fortnight period, down from the 1,492 cases recorded in the fortnight up to November 1.

The LEA with the  highest incidence in the county is Kenmare LEA with 297 new cases, a rate of 1,185.1 per 100,000. Next is Castleisland LEA which saw 198 new cases and a rate of 1154.9 per 100,000.

After Tralee comes the Killarney Electoral Area which saw 279 new cases, a current 14-day incidence rate of 942.3 per 100k of the population.

Two LEAs in Kerry have an incidence rate below the national average. Listowel saw 250 new cases and a rate of 871.9 per 100,000. The Corca Dhuibhne Local Electoral Area saw 110 new cases and a rate of 775.7 per 100,000.

There have been 11,875 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Kerry, since the pandemic began according to the latest data.

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THERE was a decrease in the number of new COVID-19 cases in the Tralee Local Electoral Area in the 14 day period up to Monday, November 1.

There were 373 new confirmed cases in that period compared to the 400 in the fortnight up to Monday, October 25, according to figures available on the Government’s COVID-19 data hub.

Tralee LEA has a 14-day incidence rate of 1,129 (down from 1,210) per 100,000 of the population, still well above the national incidence of 650 per 100,000 as of last Monday.

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In all, there were 1,492 new cases recorded in Kerry during the fortnight period, down from the 1,555 cases recorded in the fortnight up to October 25.

The LEA with the  highest incidence in the county is Castleisland LEA with 221 new cases, a rate of 1,289 per 100,000, the third highest in the country.

Kenmare saw 283 new cases and a rate of 1129.2 per 100,000, the tenth highest in the country.

Listowel saw 256 new cases and a rate of 892.8 per 100,000. The Corca Dhuibhne Local Electoral Area saw 119 new cases and a rate of 839.2 per 100,000.

The Killarney Electoral Area saw 240 new cases, a current 14-day incidence rate of 810.6 per 100k of the population. All LEAs in Kerry were above the national average.

There have been 11,109 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Kerry, since the pandemic began according to the latest data.

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THERE were 400 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the Tralee Local Electoral Area in the 14 day period up to Monday, October 25, according to figures available on the Government’s COVID-19 data hub.

This leaves Tralee LEA in the top 10 highest incidence rates in the country, along with Kenmare and Castleisland LEAs.

Tralee LEA has a 14-day incidence rate of 1,210 per 100,000 of the population, over double the national incidence of 587 per 100,000 as of last Monday, making it the sixth highest rate per LEA in Ireland and the second highest in Kerry. It’s another substantial rise on the number of cases for the fortnight up to October 18 (316).

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In all, there were 1,555  new cases recorded in Kerry during the fortnight period, up from the 1,206 cases recorded in the fortnight up to October 18.

The LEA with the  highest incidence in the county is Kenmare LEA with 247 new cases, a rate of 1,256.9 per 100,000, the third highest in the country. Castleisland saw 190 new cases and a rate of 1108 per 100,000, the eighth highest in the country.

Listowel saw 286 new cases and a rate of 997.4 per 100,000. The Corca Dhuibhne Local Electoral Area saw 120 new cases and a rate of 846 per 100,000.

The Killarney Electoral Area saw 244 new cases, a current 14-day incidence rate of 824 per 100k of the population. All LEAs in Kerry were above the national average.

There have been 10,444 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Kerry, since the pandemic began according to the latest data.

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THERE were 316 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the Tralee Local Electoral Area in the 14 day period up to Monday, October 18, according to figures available on the Government’s COVID-19 data hub.

This still leaves Tralee LEA in the top 10 highest incidence rates in the country, along with Kenmare and Listowel LEAs.

Tralee LEA has a 14-day incidence rate of 956.5 per 100,000 of the population, substantially above the national incidence of 493 per 100,000 as of last Monday, making it the the tenth highest rate per LEA in Ireland.

It’s another substantial rise on the number of cases for the fortnight up to October 11 (263), but it’s still just the third highest COVID case rate of the six LEAs in the county.

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In all, there were 1,206 new cases recorded in Kerry during the fortnight period, up from the 909 cases recorded in the fortnight up to October 11.

The LEA with the  highest incidence in the county is Listowel which saw 292 new cases and a rate of 1018.9 per 100,000, the seventh highest in the country.

Kenmare LEA was next with 247 new cases, a rate of 985.6 per 100,000, the ninth highest in the country. Castleisland saw 118 new cases and a rate of 688.2 per 100,000, both also above the national average.

The Killarney Electoral Area saw 168 new cases, a current 14-day incidence rate of 567.4 per 100k of the population.

The only LEA in Kerry below the national average is the Corca Dhuibhne Local Electoral Area with 65 new cases and a rate of 458.4 per 100,000.

There have been 9,731 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Kerry since the pandemic began according to the latest data.

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THERE were 263 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the Tralee Local Electoral Area in the 14 day period up to Monday, October 11, according to figures available on the Government’s COVID-19 data hub.

This puts Tralee LEA in the top 10 highest incidence rates in the country, while Listowel LEA has the second highest rate in Ireland.

Tralee LEA has a 14-day incidence rate of 796.1 per 100,000 of the population, substantially above the national incidence of 394.2 per 100,000 as of last Monday, the seventh highest in Ireland.

It’s the second highest COVID case rate of the six LEAs in the county and another substantial rise on the figure for the fortnight up to October 4 (219).

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In all, there were 909 new cases recorded in Kerry during the fortnight period, up from the 634 cases recorded in the fortnight up to October 4.

The LEA with the  highest incidence in the county is Listowel which saw 289 new cases and a rate of 1007.9 per 100,000, up by 130 in the fortnight up to October 4.

Kenmare had 151 new cases, a rate of 602.5 per 100,000 and Castleisland saw 68 new cases and a rate of 396.6 per 100,000, both also above the national average.

Two LEAs are below the national average. The Killarney Electoral Area saw 107 new cases, a current 14-Day Incidence Rate of 361.4 per 100k of the population.

There were 31 cases in the Corca Dhuibhne Electoral Area, a rate of 218.6 per 100,000, exactly the same as the fortnight to October 4.

There have been 9,034 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Kerry since the pandemic began.

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THERE were 219 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the Tralee Local Electoral Area in the 14 day period up to Monday, October 4, according to figures available on the Government’s COVID-19 data hub.

This is a 14-day incidence rate of 662.9 per 100,000 of the population, substantially above the national incidence of 372.1 per 100,000 as of last Monday.

It’s the highest COVID case rate of the six LEAs in the county and substantial rise on the  figure for the fortnight up to September 27 (152).

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In all, there were 634 new cases recorded in Kerry during the fortnight period, up from the 485 cases recorded in the fortnight up to September 27.

The LEA with the second highest incidence in the county is Listowel which saw 159 new cases and a rate of 554.5 per 100,000, up from just 54 in the fortnight up to September 27.

The Killarney Electoral Area saw 118 new cases, a current 14-Day Incidence Rate of 398.6 per 100k of the population.

Three LEAs in Kerry are below the national incidence rate. Kenmare had 64 new cases, a rate of 255.4 per 100,000.

Castleisland which saw 43 new cases and a rate of 250.8 per 100,000. There were 31 cases in the Corca Dhuibhne Electoral Area, a rate of 218.6 per 100,000.

There have been 8,501 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Kerry since the pandemic began.

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THERE were 152 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the Tralee Local Electoral Area in the 14 day period up to Monday, September 27, according to figures available on the Government’s COVID-19 data hub.

This is a 14-day incidence rate of 460 per 100,000 of the population, above the national incidence of 389 per 100,000 as of Monday, September 27. It’s the highest COVID case rate of the six LEAs in the county.

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In all, there were 485 new cases recorded in Kerry during the fortnight period, up from the 467  cases recorded in the fortnight up to September 20.

The LEA with the second highest incidence in the county is the Killarney Electoral Area which saw 134 new cases, a current 14-Day Incidence Rate of 452.6 per 100k of the population.

There were 33 cases in the Corca Dhuibhne Electoral Area, a rate of 232.7 per 100,000. Kenmare had 58 new cases, a rate of 231.4 per 100,000. Castleisland which saw 54 new cases and a rate of  315 per 100,000.

The Listowel Electoral Area saw 54 new cases and a rate of 188.3 per 100,000. There have been 8,162 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Kerry since the pandemic began.

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THERE were 109 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the Tralee Local Electoral Area in the 14 day period up to Monday, September 13, according to figures available on the Government’s COVID-19 data hub.

This is a 14-day incidence rate of 329.9 per 100,000 of the population, below the national incidence of 413.2 per 100,000 as of Monday, September 13.

It’s the third highest rate of the six LEAs in the county. It’s big drop from the 147 cases in the 14 day period up to September 6.

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In all, there were 480  new cases recorded in Kerry during the period. This is down from 664 cases in the previous fortnight to September 6.

The LEA with the highest incidence in the county is Castleisland which saw 73 new cases and a rate of  458 per 100,000. The Killarney Electoral Area saw 116 new cases, a current 14-Day Incidence Rate of 391.8 per 100k of the population.

Kenmare had 82 new cases, a rate of 327.2 per 100,000. There were 36 cases in the Corca Dhuibhne Electoral Area, a rate of 253.9 per 100,000. The Listowel Electoral Area saw 64 new cases and a rate of 4223.2 per 100,000.

There have been 7,659 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Kerry since the pandemic began. Meanwhile, figures published by the Health Protection Surveillance Centre covering the period from March 1st, 2020 to Tuesday of this week showed there have been 60 COVID-19 deaths in Kerry, since the pandemic began.

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THERE were 147 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the Tralee Local Electoral Area in the 14 day period up to Monday, September 6, according to figures available on the Government’s COVID-19 data hub.

This is a 14-day incidence rate of 444.9 per 100,000 of the population, below the national incidence of 450.9 per 100,000 as of Monday, September 6. It’s the fourth highest rate of the six LEAs in the county.

It’s also well down on the number in the previous 14 day period (up to August 23) when 182 new cases were confirmed.

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In all, there were 664 new cases recorded in Kerry during the period. This is down from 799 cases in the previous fortnight to August 23.

The LEA with the highest incidence in the county is Castleisland which saw 99 new cases and a rate of 577.4 per 100,000. Kenmare had 123 new cases, a rate of 490.8 per 100,000.

There were 48 cases in the Corca Dhuibhne Electoral Area, a rate of 479.5 per 100,000. The Listowel Electoral Area saw 123 new cases and a rate of 429 per 100,000.

The Killarney Electoral Area saw 124 new cases, a current 14-Day Incidence Rate of 418.8 per 100k of the population.

There have been 7,416 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Kerry since the pandemic began.

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THE HSE has paused ‘walk-in’ testing for COVID-19 at the Tralee centre in Ballymullen Barracks.

Cork Kerry Community Healthcare took the decision to temporarily suspend the walk-in service to manage the demand for appointments.

Demand for tests has risen in recent weeks, leading to long waiting times for walk-ins. People can still book an appointment at the centre via hse.ie and anyone with an existing appointment is advised to attend at the scheduled time.

THERE were 189 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the Tralee Local Electoral Area in the 14 day period up to Monday, August 30, according to figures available on the Government’s COVID-19 data hub.

This is a 14-day incidence rate of 572.1 per 100,000 of the population, above the national incidence of 523.3 per 100,000 as of Monday, August 30. It’s the third highest rate of the six LEAs in the county.

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The LEA with the highest incidence in the county is Kenmare with 189 new cases, a rate of 754.1 per 100,000. The Castleisland LEA saw 103 new cases and a rate of 600.8 per 100,000.

There were 81 cases in the Corca Dhuibhne Electoral Area, a rate of 571.2 per 100,000. The Killarney Electoral Area saw 159 new cases, a current 14-Day Incidence Rate of 537 per 100k of the population.

The Listowel Electoral Area saw 145 new cases and a rate of 505.7 per 100,000. There have been 7,158 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Kerry since the pandemic began.

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THERE were 182 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the Tralee Local Electoral Area in the 14 day period up to Monday, August 23, according to figures available on the Government’s COVID-19 data hub.

This is a 14-day incidence rate of 550.9 per 100,000 of the population, above the national incidence of 526.4 per 100,000 as of Monday, August 23. It’s the third highest rate of the six LEAs in the county.

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The LEA with the highest incidence in the county is Kenmare with 166 new cases, a rate of 662.4 per 100,000. The Killarney Electoral Area saw 175 new cases, a current 14-Day Incidence Rate of 591.1 per 100k of the population.

There were 80 cases in the Corca Dhuibhne Electoral Area, a rate of 564.1 per 100,000. The Listowel Electoral Area saw 133 new cases and a rate of 463.8 per 100,000 and the Castleisland LEA saw 63 new cases and a rate of 367.5 per 100,000.

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THERE were 169 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the Tralee Local Electoral Area in the 14 day period up to Monday, August 16, according to figures available on the Government’s COVID-19 data hub.

This is a rise of 45% on the the previous fortnight (up to August 2) when there were 116 new cases.

This is a 14-day incidence rate of 511.5 per 100,000 of the population, above the national incidence of 493.2 per 100,000 as of Monday, August 16. It’s still the second highest rate of the six LEAs in the county.

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The LEA with the highest incidence in the county is Corca Dhuibhne with 78 new cases, a rate of 550 per 100,000. The Listowel Electoral Area saw 138 new cases and a rate of 481.3 per 100,000. The Killarney Electoral Area saw 139 new cases, a current 14-Day Incidence Rate of 469.5 per 100k of the population.

There were 90 cases in the Kenmare Electoral Area, a rate of 359.1 per 100,000 and the Castleisland LEA saw 47 new cases and a rate of 274.1 per 100,000.

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THERE were 163 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the Tralee Local Electoral Area in the 14 day period up to Monday, August 9, according to figures available on the Government’s COVID-19 data hub.

This is a 14-day incidence rate of 493.4 per 100,000 of the population, is above the national incidence of 422.5 per 100,000 as of Monday, August 9. It’s now the second highest rate of the six LEAs in the county.

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The Listowel Electoral Area is the highest with 161 new cases and a rate of 561.5 per 100,000. The Killarney Electoral Area saw 124 new cases, a current 14-Day Incidence Rate of 418.8 per 100k of the population.

There were 51 cases in the Corca Dhuibhne area, a rate of 359.6 per 100,000. There were 64 cases in the Kenmare Electoral Area (a rate of 255.4 per 100,000). The Castleisland LEA saw 37 new cases and a rate of 215.8 per 100,000.

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THERE were 116 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the Tralee Local Electoral Area in the 14 day period up to Monday, August 2, according to figures available on the Government’s COVID-19 data hub.

This is a 14-day incidence rate of 351.1 per 100,000 of the population, but still below the national incidence of 372.6 per 100,000 as of Monday, August 2. It’s now the third highest rate of the six LEAs in the county.

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The Listowel Electoral Area is by far the highest with 168 new cases and a rate of 585.9 per 100,000.

The Killarney Electoral Area saw 107 new cases, a current 14-Day Incidence Rate of 361.4 per 100k of the population. There were 66 cases in the Kenmare Electoral Area (a rate of 263.3 per 100,000).

The Castleisland LEA saw 36 new cases and a rate of 210 per 100,000 while there were 20 cases in the Corca Dhuibhne area, a rate of 141 per 100,000.

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