Every evening at 6 O Clock WLR brings you the 6 biggest stories of the day for Waterford
1. Waterford people react angrily to county being included in Level 3 restrictions
People in Waterford are angry that despite low numbers of cases of Covid-19 in the county, we too will be put on Level 3 restrictions come midnight tonight, along with the rest of the country. Publicans and restaurant owners warn that jobs will be lost in the city and county as most will have to shut down due to the restrictions. Waterford has the lowest incidence rate in the country.
2.Events cancelled across Waterford because of restrictions
A number of events have had to be cancelled across Waterford due to the Level 3 restrictions due to be introduced tonight. The Theatre Royal in Waterford say they are devastated to have to cancel all events on their programme until the end of the month. While the Raven Rock Rally has been postponed.
3. Expect to see more Gardai on the roads over the coming weeks
The government have promised further enforcement of Covid restrictions as we face into Level 3 from midnight tonight. Funding for Garda overtime has been secured and Garda Covid checkpoints are expected to return from tomorrow. under Operation Fanacht.
4. Republic of Ireland backroom staff tests positive ahead of Slovakia clash
The FAI today confirmed that a member of the backroom staff has tested positive for Covid-19. All players, management staff and other backroom team members have received negative results from tests, and the game in Slovakia on Thursday will go ahead.
A member of the FAI backroom staff tests positive for Covid19 2 other members restricting their movements.#COYBIG pic.twitter.com/w4Mx16L0g2
— Irish Football Fan TV (@irishfantv) October 6, 2020
5. Tramore recognised for Covid Response
The Begin Together Awards, sponsored by Bank Of Ireland, and with a cash prize of €20,000, recognised the seaside town for its response to Covid-19.
6. The search is on for Cadburys Chocolate Orange Twirls!
Cadburys have re-launched the limited edition Chocolate Orange Twirl and they want to know where in Waterford they are available.
