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THE bank holiday weekend should not be considered a break from the hard work of dealing with Covid-19, frontline public sector workers in Kerry have warned.
Staff from the HSE, An Garda Siochana and Kerry County Council have come together to promote the fact that they’re standing together – but still apart – in the county’s battle to keep Covid-19 at bay.
Doctors, nurses, mental health services staff, gardaí and staff from the local authority came together to ask the people of Kerry to keep up their great efforts.
Kerry Mental Health Services Director of Nursing, Mary O’Mahony, remarked: “We’re working so hard to make sure that essential services keep running despite the impact of Covid-19. We’re asking the people of Kerry to support our efforts by continuing to stay at home where possible, and following all other guidelines. Sadly, the more we move around, the more risk we create.”
Mayor of Kerry, Cllr Niall Kelleher, appealed to everyone to stay home, particularly during the coming bank holiday weekend.
“So much has already been achieved in flattening the curve and limiting the spread of the coronavirus. The sacrifices so far have contributed towards the national effort to stop this dreadful disease,” he said.
“I am appealing to people in Kerry to continue to stay home, particularly over the long weekend. There can be no room for complacency. The short-term pain will be worth the long-term gain,” Mayor Kelleher added.
The Kerry Community Response Forum phoneline is 1800 807 009 and runs seven days a week , from 8am to 8pm. You can also text SUPPORT followed by your name to 50555 or email covidsupport@kerrycoco.ie.
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