21 people are receiving across three locations.
The number of covid patients in midlands hospitals is at its highest level since the 6th of April.
21 people are receiving treatment - with 11 in Tullamore, seven in Mullingar and three in Portlaoise.
Two patients are in a critical condition.
Nationally, 318 people are being treated for covid in hospital, a jump of over 100 patients in two weeks.
60 covid patients are in intensive care - the highest figure since early April.
New Windfarm Proposals In Offaly "Ludicrous" - Independent TD
Bord Na Móna is planning to develop a 17-turbine project.
Westmeath Burglaries Nearly Double In Q1
That was among the findings of the county's JPC meeting yesterday.
Proposed Laois Medical Clinic Could Create 20 Jobs
The development would see vacant offices converted for the clinic.
Post-Mortem To Be Conducted Following Death Of Man In Midlands Workplace
The Health and Safety Authority is investigating the matter.
Offaly Man Says Music Saved His Life
James McKelvey wants all those suffering through addiction to reach out for help.
Over 50 Midlands Schools Join Hot Meals Programme
The State wants hot meals in schools to be universal by 2030.
Garda Gives Account Of Courtroom Burke Family Courtroom "Melee"
Simeon Burke has brought his case against his conviction to the Court of Appeals.
Folly Fest Announces Line-Up Ahead Of Return To Laois
Last year's festival in Culohill Castle sold out.
Gardaí Seeking Public's Assistance After Offaly Office Burglary
A back window was broken into to gain access to the property.
Irish Rail Looking For Lost Commuting Pup's Owner
Staff at Heuston Station are keeping an eye on the lost dog after she jumped on a train to Dublin.
State Grants Over €1m For Midlands Archaeological Monuments
The money will be used to help protect and maintain the heritage sites around the midlands.
HRI Confirm Cancellation Of Kilbeggan's Season Opening Two Day Meeting
The news comes after the sudden death of racecourse manager Paddy Dunican.
Report Finds Increased Health Spending Not Matched By Activity Levels
Spending has increase by two-thirds since 2014.
No Arm-Wrestling Over Taking Credit For Workers' Tax Break, Says Fianna Fáil
Both Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael have been lobbying for the measure.
"Everyone's In Shock And Disbelief" - Laois Woman In Sydney On Stabbing Attack
Six people were killed in the incident on Saturday.
Laois "Behind" In Disability Access - Advocate
Karen Chadwick is a deaf person with disabilities.
A Man Has Died In An Offaly Workplace Incident
The Health and Safety Authority is investigating.
Gardaí Investigating Laois Crash
The collision occurred earlier this morning.
Possible Westmeath Water Outage Under Investigation
Reports of the outage have been made since yesterday.
Break From Heavy Rain On The Way
The end of this week will see dry weather.
