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Wednesday 21 October 2020
The Munster back row is heading into the restarted Six Nations in superb form.
The Taoiseach said certain approaches, such as ‘Zero Covid’ or herd immunity, are not realistic for Ireland.
Officers believe there has been an increase in this type of activity since the start of lockdown measures imposed in March.
The “sharp and deep” lockdown will begin at 6pm on 23 October.
The Australian state of Victoria reported only two new cases of Covid-19 on Sunday and no deaths.
Strict new coronavirus measures are coming into effect – here’s what they mean for you.
The Government will now have to decide if it will accept NPHET’s recommendation.
The Tánaiste wrote in today’s Sunday Independent that numerous considerations must be made before opting for a second lockdown.
The prospect of a second lockdown looms in the central European country.
NPHET told the government that moving to Level 5 now was the “only opportunity” to get Covid-19 back “under control”.
Here’s how some other countries are getting on with coronavirus restrictions at the moment.
Crowds started forming at toy shops across the country.
The Restaurants Association of Ireland has said the government should reject Nphet’s advice.
NPHET has recommended that the entire country enter Level 5 – the highest level of Covid-19 restrictions.
In Paris, restaurants can stay open subject to some restrictions.
No social gatherings at all, no dine-in bars, but schools and creches stay open.
Police are controlling travel in and out of the Spanish capital.
People returning to the UK from Turkey and Poland will also be asked to quarantine under new restrictions.
European countries are facing up to a sustained spike in Covid-19 cases.
What can Ireland learn from other countries as we enter the second wave of the Covid-19 pandemic?
The capital is facing additional measures on top of the stated Level 3 restrictions.
The musician was given freedom of the city of Belfast in 2013.
The decision comes following a recommendation from NPHET.
Cabinet has accepted NPHET advice without deviation, including recommendations on closing indoor dining.
Many Israelis have expressed their frustration at the government’s perceived mismanagement of the crisis in recent months.
Dublin is expected to be placed on Level Three before the weekend.
50 new Covid-19 cases were reported nationwide – down from peaks above 700 in late July and early August.
The detailed plan is expected to set out how we’ll proceed over the winter and into next spring.
Cabinet ministers have highlighted that case numbers have not resulted in a big hike in ICU, hospitalisation numbers, or deaths.
Last month Dogs Trust received the highest number of surrender request calls from dog owners since April.
Health officials recorded 63 new cases in Victoria today.
103 additional cases of Covid-19 were confirmed in Dublin by health officials yesterday.
Simon Harris also defended the fact that college fees would remain the same, even as courses move online.
The Auckland lockdown began on 12 August after four cases were detected in the city of 1.5 million.
In the 28 days up to 15 August, there were 330 confirmed Covid-19 cases associated with meat/poultry factory outbreaks.
On schools, the HSE said today “the risks of keeping schools closed now outweigh the risk of Covid for children”.
Health Minister Stephen Donnelly has asked NPHET whether the Kildare lockdown can be lifted early.
WEEE Ireland said it recovered 3,763 tonnes of electrical waste in July.
Over the last 14 days 455 cases had been reported in Kildare, 81 in Offaly and 41 in Laois.
Orla Hegarty writes that lockdown has been a time to reflect on getting our new housing right.
WITH LEVEL 5 restrictions coming into effect at midnight until 1 December, many businesses will be forced to close for the next six weeks.
Of course, many Irish businesses have an online presence and in the run-up to Christmas will rely heavily on support here at home.
As the festive season approaches we want to know: Will you make an extra effort to ‘buy irish’ this Christmas?
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Lecturer Maeve O’Rourke analyses the government’s nine main arguments in relation to the Bill.
This week, a home cook and recent sea swimming convert talks us through her week.
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