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Monday 28 September 2020
An Irish passenger who travelled on the vessel in June said it was scary to think he was on the boat just six months ago.
Followers of the Evangelical Baptist Church of Korea erected a barricade at the entrance to the complex, but made no move to block police.
The bulk of the charges arise from the fact the Captain and the others chose to abandon the ferry while hundreds of people were still trapped inside the vessel before it capsized.
“I offer my apology for having been unable to prevent this accident from happening” said Chung Hong-Won.
All are accused of negligence and of failing to help passengers in need as the ferry Sewol sank on 16 April.
The confirmed death toll stands at 183 people, with 119 still unaccounted for.
The body of Kang Min-Kyu was found near the gym where families of missing students are staying.
Strict new Covid-19 measures have been announced for the two counties – here’s what you need to know.
ANY SIGNIFICANT LEVEL of flu in the community could lead to the Covid-19 test and trace system being overwhelmed as people present with similar symptoms, health experts say.
Chief Clinical Officer Dr Colm Henry told TheJournal.ie that because flu and Covid-19 both seriously impact on vulnerable and older groups, health officials want to “avoid a twin attack on the same populations” in Ireland.
He said the focus will also be on keeping down the level of flu among those who will not be seriously ill with it, but who may pass it on to those vulnerable groups.
This is why the flu vaccine without charge has been extended to a number of other groups this year, including to children aged two to 12. Previously this applied only to those over the age of 70.
So, today we want to know: Do you plan to get the flu vaccine this upcoming winter?
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