Yesterday saw the biggest global jump in confirmed Covid-19 cases since the outbreak began. The World Health Organisation says more than 183,000 new infections were registered, with most of those in North and South America. There have also been small outbreaks in China and South Korea, where lockdown measures have already been eased. Meanwhile no coronavirus deaths were recorded on the island of Ireland yesterday. GP Geoff Plant tells Damien Tiernan that people contacting their GP as soon as they have symptoms is key to keeping the virus suppressed.
There have been more reports of sightings of False Widow Spiders across Waterford during lockdown. Meanwhile research has been carried out by the University of Liege in Belgium which has found the false widow spider's venom is more toxic than originally thought! Damien speaks to John Dunbar, PHD researcher at the 'Venom Systems Laboratory' at NUI in Galway.
A new 'Sexual Experiences Survey' launched today, reveals that almost one in three female students report being sexually assaulted while in college. The survey also shows that these incidences are not confined to women with 10% of male students and 28 percent of non-binary students also report non consensual sex. WIT students union president and welfare officer, John Fortune and Paula Rochford speaks to Damien about the results of the survey.
And Michael Clifford, special correspondent with the Irish Examiner tells Damien about the case of a 14 year old girl who was filmed in a state of undress in a school dressing room. The video was then shared to social media. what are the rules and regulations surrounding cases like this?
Waterford's Greatest Sporting Hero nominee Sean Kelly talks to Damien about his nomination.
Irish women In Harmony have released a cover version of The Cranberries classic 'Dreams' to raise money for Safe Ireland an organisation that provides support for women and children who are experiencing domestic violence and abuse (see video below). Damien speaks to Claire Coughlan, manager of Oasis house about the increase in domestic violence cases during lockdown.
What is 'Social prescribing'?? Niamh Flavin is social Prescribing Officer for Waterford city and she explains the term to Damien.
And Plush Hair salon gets ready to re-open
