The Big 6 - Tuesday 2nd February

Every evening at 6 O Clock WLR brings you the 6 biggest stories of the day

The number of patients with Covid-19 at University Hospital Waterford has fallen below 100 for the first time in almost three weeks. However a doctor at University Hospital Waterford has appealed to the Minister for Health to adopt a Zero Covid strategy saying his team are wiped out.

Following a meeting of ministers and officials yesterday evening, a number of options are still being considered by the Government and it could be another week before a decision is taken on how the exams will be handled.

An Independent Councillor has called on Waterford Oireachtas members and Waterford chamber to take a stand on the University issue. Independent Mary Roche says the time to fight for the headquarters is now

Sinn Fein TD for Waterford David Cullinane says families are struggling at times to get basic information about their loved ones in nursing homes. Nursing Homes Ireland has told the health committee just 10 per cent of the first 77,000 vaccinations were given to nursing home residents and staff and say a critical window was missed.

A new €55 million fund from Failte Ireland has been released to support businesses in the tourism sector. Applications open on the 11th of February and grants from between €3,750 and €200,00 are available. Click here for more details. Meanwhile the Theatre Royal in Waterford has released details of an arts bursary for local artists. Details below.

Members of An Garda Siochana from across the country have risen to the challenge from Swiss police to take part in the #JerusalemaChallenge which sees them take part in a dance in various locations across Ireland. The video has received almost 24,000 likes and has been shared over nine thousand times. Check it out below