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# covid19

Restrictions to remain in place in Kildare for two weeks but lifted for Laois and Offaly

Over the last 14 days 455 cases had been reported in Kildare, 81 in Offaly and 41 in Laois.

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Aug 21st 2020, 5:10 PM

Voices

Opinion: Prioritising small housing units on crammed sites leads to risks

Orla Hegarty writes that lockdown has been a time to reflect on getting our new housing right.

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Aug 20th 2020, 7:00 AM

# Misinformation

Defence Forces attempted to track down mystery male responsible for infamous viral WhatsApp voicenote

The clip claimed that the army was to start patrolling the streets.

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Aug 15th 2020, 12:02 AM

# Coronavirus

Almost half of new Covid-19 cases linked to outbreaks in workplaces

The CSO has been analysing the statistics for the number of people who contracted or died from Covid-19 since the start of the pandemic.

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Aug 14th 2020, 4:13 PM

# Lockdown

New Zealand races to track origin of Covid-19 outbreak as case numbers jump

The surge in new cases raised the prospect that a three-day lockdown imposed in Auckland could be extended.

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Aug 13th 2020, 8:33 AM

What impact will GAA shutdown have on Kildare, Laois and Offaly club schedules?

Action in the three counties was brought to a halt last Friday.

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Aug 10th 2020, 4:46 PM

# restrictions

Explainer: How other countries have managed local lockdowns after Covid-19 clusters

The recent increase in cases in Ireland is largely associated with clusters in three counties.

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Aug 8th 2020, 8:00 AM

# Covid-19

'High degree of anger': Concerns over compliance as 'arbitrary' county boundaries used to impose local lockdown

Local TDs have been reacting to the latest restrictions imposed on Laois. Offaly and Kildare.

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Aug 8th 2020, 6:10 AM

# outbreaks

'We cannot afford to wait and see': Taoiseach calls for solidarity as first localised restrictions set to take effect

The Taoiseach addressed the country after 6pm this evening.

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Aug 7th 2020, 6:27 PM

# still rising

India's coronavirus cases reach over two million

The country has the third-highest number of cases in the world.

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Aug 7th 2020, 7:33 AM

# Brain power

Leinster and the Crusaders linked up for a fascinating project during lockdown

The Irish province are viewing the next few months of games like a World Cup.

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Aug 7th 2020, 1:00 AM

# downturn

Eurozone economy suffers record drop during lockdown months

The decline in Europe compares to a 9.5% quarter-on-quarter decline for the United States.

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Jul 31st 2020, 5:52 PM

# Looking Forward

'I'm not afraid to say that I want to go on a Lions tour and that's my ambition'

Andrew Conway is feeling refreshed after lockdown and wants to continue his growth as a player.

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Jul 29th 2020, 5:00 PM

# covid19

Global virus deaths pass 650,000 as new surges prompt fresh restrictions

European countries are struggling to balance keeping tourism open while guarding against new flare-ups of infection.

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Jul 28th 2020, 9:41 AM

# Covid-19

Johnson admits UK government could have handled pandemic ‘differently’

More than 50,000 people have died from Covid-19 in the UK.

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Jul 24th 2020, 10:51 PM

# operation navigation

Operation Navigation: Another 20 pubs suspected of breaching Covid-19 restrictions

A total of 59 licenced premises have been caught allegedly breaching regulations since 3 July.

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Jul 22nd 2020, 7:02 PM

# Study

Parents of children under 5 and women 'hardest hit by Covid-19 lockdown'

A study found no deterioration in mental health in men and the over-45s.

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Jul 22nd 2020, 7:26 AM

# covid19

Q&A: Your questions about Ireland's Covid-19 restrictions and health advice answered

Phase 4 has been delayed and there are some new restrictions on the way – what does it mean for you?

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Jul 18th 2020, 12:05 AM

# Spain

Barcelona tells people to stay at home and 100,000 mink to be culled in Aragon

Covid-19 cases have spiked in Catalonia and the neighbouring Aragon region.

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Jul 17th 2020, 1:40 PM

# operation navigation

Eleven more pubs found breaching Covid reopening rules over the weekend

Gardaí carried out thousands of checks over the weekend.

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Jul 15th 2020, 4:29 PM

# Melbourne

Covid-19: Australia to slash quota of citizens who are allowed re-enter the country

Australia closed its international borders to all but returning citizens and permanent residents in late March, but a quota on numbers is in place.

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Jul 10th 2020, 6:56 AM

# Lockdown

Shoppers in Melbourne strip the shelves ahead of midnight lockdown

Australia yesterday confirmed a further 134 infections in the past 24 hours.

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Jul 8th 2020, 7:29 AM

# Lockdown

Serbia reintroduces lockdown after highest daily Covid-19 death toll

The country’s president said a curfew will probably last from 6pm on Friday until 5am on Monday.

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Jul 7th 2020, 10:35 PM

# Africa

South Africa reports record daily increase in coronavirus cases

More than 11 million people around the world are now known to have been infected since the pandemic began.

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Jul 4th 2020, 1:13 PM

Voices

Opinion: Our rotting Seanad won’t survive much longer, it's crying out for reform

UCC students Adam Hallissey and Charlie Power argue that the Seanad has become a place for failed TDs to wait for election, and it has the capacity for so much more.

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Jul 3rd 2020, 7:00 AM

Voices

As a creche owner, I had butterflies on Monday, but we're getting there

One childcare provider shares her thoughts on reopening in the ‘new normal’ and thanks former minister Katherine Zappone for the work she’s done.

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Jul 2nd 2020, 7:00 AM

# Ready to go

Munster changes, the trophy hunt, Ireland's hurt - O'Mahony refreshed for rugby return

The 30-year-old feels he has benefitted from the lockdown.

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Jul 1st 2020, 7:30 PM

# reinforcements

'It's great to have guys of this calibre being signed' - POM welcomes Munster additions

The province’s captain is excited about the fresh faces in the squad.

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Jul 1st 2020, 1:16 PM

Barbers and hairdressers say it's 'Christmas on steroids' - some even organised midnight openings

Across the country, people got their first hair cut in months.

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Jun 29th 2020, 1:44 PM

# Phase Three

Open thread: What are you most looking forward to doing from today?

Ireland today enters Phase Three of its exit from lockdown. Let us know what you’re excited about doing.

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Jun 29th 2020, 12:00 PM

# covid19

Social distancing to be reduced to one metre in Northern Ireland

First Minister Arlene Foster also announced reopening dates for places of worship,visitor attractions and beauty salons.

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Jun 25th 2020, 6:26 PM

# meat factories

Germany orders new lockdowns in two areas in response to Covid-19 outbreaks

The restrictions were announced in Guetersloh and neighbouring Warendorf in western Germany.

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Jun 23rd 2020, 9:35 PM

# Covid-19

Boris Johnson to discuss easing lockdown and two-metre rule with scientists

Johnson will tomorrow outline the plans to parliament for pubs, restaurants, hotels and hairdressers to reopen in England.

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Jun 22nd 2020, 7:10 AM

# Commuters

Trinity College asks Dublin City Council to improve walking and cycling routes as restrictions are eased

The local authority indicated improvements are needed to walking/cycling routes in a report published in May.

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Jun 18th 2020, 9:08 AM

# Wellbeing

Nationwide survey will ask people how they are coping as Covid-19 restrictions ease

It will also ask people about how well they feel the government is balancing the lifting of restrictions with that of economic and social wellbeing.

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Jun 16th 2020, 3:10 PM

# Reunited

'Tears of joy and happiness' as visitors return to nursing homes

It has been three months since residents have been able to see their loved ones in person.

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Jun 15th 2020, 5:30 PM

# Food Market

Parts of Beijing locked down after dozens of people test positive for Covid-19

A new cluster is linked to a wholesale food market.

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Jun 13th 2020, 11:17 AM

# support bubbles

People living alone in Northern Ireland can reunite with families today

It means an isolated grandparent will be able to see their grandchildren again, or partners separated by the pandemic can meet up.

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Jun 13th 2020, 10:18 AM

# factcheck

Debunked: It's false to claim that fewer than 100 people have died directly from Covid-19

Over 1,600 people with Covid-19 have died in Ireland.

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Jun 12th 2020, 4:16 PM

# Tadpole Girl

'Nothing political, nothing stressful. Just calm tadpoles': Tyrone teen on her international TikTok fame

Hannah McSorley is affectionately known as “tadpole girl” and has an audience scattered across the USA, UK, Ireland and beyond.

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Jun 11th 2020, 8:23 PM