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# Coronavirus

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Covid-19: 20,909 cases, 1,055 in hospital, 83 deaths notified in past week
As close contact rules change in Ireland, what's the advice in other parts of the world?
Covid-19: 19,290 new confirmed cases, 1,062 in hospital and 92 in ICU
Millions more locked down as China battles Omicron spread
EU experts to discuss Genrui antigen tests after people report hundreds of false positives
Covid-19: 23,909 cases brings Ireland's total to one million since pandemic began, with 1,063 in hospital, 89 in ICU today
Uganda’s schools reopen to students after world’s longest pandemic disruption
Covid-19: 21,384 new confirmed cases, 984 in hospital and 83 in ICU
Japan agrees US military curbs to tackle 'sharp rise' in Covid cases
Coveney dodges questions on lockdown-breaking champagne bash at his department
Irish Prison Service cancels in person visits to inmates in all jails in response to Covid-19
Covid-19: 21,926 new confirmed cases, 936 in hospital and 84 in ICU
Jury trials at Central and Circuit courts postponed due to Covid-19
State spent almost €25 million on mandatory hotel quarantine, new figures show
UK to deploy troops to London hospitals impacted by Covid-related staff shortages
Covid-19: 23,817 new confirmed cases, 941 in hospital and 90 in ICU
District Court Judge refuses free legal aid for alleged Covid-19 breach cases
Over 500 Covid outbreaks associated with school students and staff in second half of 2021
Thousands of principals fear impact of teacher shortages as schools reopen today
Italy to introduce mandatory Covid vaccination for over 50s
Covid-19: 17,656 cases, 928 in hospital, 40 deaths notified in past week
Thousands held on cruise ship in Hong Kong due to Omicron fears
US teacher arrested for allegedly giving Covid vaccine to teenager
Macron sparks backlash with warning to non-vaccinated French
Boris Johnson sticks with Plan B in bid to ‘ride out’ Omicron without lockdown
Coronavirus: 21,302 new confirmed cases, 884 in hospital and 90 in ICU
Genrui antigen tests: HPRA and company to investigate after multiple reports of false positives
Blow for Macron's party as opposition join forces to hold up Covid bill
Nursing home complaints: 'Window visits not being permitted' and other Covid concerns
ASTI warns return of schools is ‘unacceptable risk’ without new measures
Bucs coach hopes NFL star gets 'help' after sacking
Barcelona's €55 million man Torres tests positive for coronavirus hours after unveiling
Irish Rail cancels services due to Covid-19 infections and close contact staff absences
Coronavirus: 16,986 new confirmed cases, 804 in hospital and 93 in ICU
Covid-19: 17,071 new confirmed cases, 717 in hospital and 87 in ICU
Covid-19: 23,281 new confirmed cases, 656 in hospital and 85 in ICU
Surgeries and outpatient appointments deferred at five hospitals over Covid-related staff absences
South Africa lifts curfew as Omicron wave subsides
UK approves ‘life-saving’ Pfizer antiviral to help at-risk Covid-19 patients
Covid case numbers are spiralling globally but deaths are down