The ICU in one midlands hospital remains covid-free.
The number of covid patients in midlands hospitals is at its lowest level since 1st January.
14 people are being treated for the virus today, down from 22 yesterday.
Four of those patients are in ICU, with the intensive care unit at Mullingar Hospital remaining covid-free.
Overall in Ireland, 48 covid patients were in critical care last night - the first time the number has fallen below 50 in 2021.
With a total of 192 patients on wards.
Laois Community Safety Partnership To Start January
The 20 members of the committee have been approved.
Midlands Community Groups To Get Communication Grants
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Offaly Community Shop Highlights Services
Pullough Community Shop has been serving locals for eight years.
Offaly TD Urges Action On Student Accomodation
Nearly 15,000 student accommodation beds have been approved but not built.
Laois County Council Urge Continued STEM EU Just Transition Funding
The local authority is making the call ahead of an expiry of EU Just Transition funding in March.
EU Set To Unveil Housing Package As Fiscal Rules Face Relaxation
The proposals target short-term lettings and streamline construction rules.
Midlands Driving Instructor Calls For Mandatory Alcolock System
A sharp increase in drug driving cases was recorded in the Midlands
Westmeath Family Into Final Of Ireland's Fittest Family
The final takes place this Sunday.
Motion Calls For HSE Investigation Into Wind Turbine Noise Passed In Offaly
The motion was called by Fianna Fáil Claire Murray Smale.
Irish Farmers Head To Brussels On Tractors To Protest EU Policies
The IFA President and his son Tom are among those protesting.
Man Arrested Over Alleged Assault At Midlands Prison
The incident took place on December 6th.
Emergency Services Attend Westmeath Car Fire
The incident happened on Austin Friar Street.
Unanimous Vote Supports €20m Midlands Hospice Project
Construction is set to begin in 2026.
Drink Driving Rider Arrested After Illegal E-Scooter Seized In Offaly
The rider arrested was eight times over the legal limit.
Drug-Driving Surge Sparks Calls For Christmas Crackdown
A Westmeath town saw the highest increase in the region.
Revenue Seize Over €243k In Contraband In The Midlands
139 weapons were also seized.
Tributes Paid To Laois Man Following Accident
Ballacolla's Sean Geoghegan passed away on Saturday following an accident.
Midlands Hospice Planning Application Passed By Offaly County Council
The local authority will adjust the county development plan for the 20 bed facility,
Tolü Makay Joins Cast of DWTS Ireland
The Tullamore singer is the second Midlands celeb to be added to the 2026 lineup.
HSE Warn Flu Season Is Most Severe In Years
They're urging as many people as possible to get the flu vaccine over the next few days.
