# Lockdown

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'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

# David Nabarro

'Surprising' if Ireland needs to enter second Covid-19 lockdown, says WHO special envoy

David Nabarro was speaking to the Dáil’s Covid-19 committee today.

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Jun 11th 2020, 11:25 AM

# Phase Two

What does shopping look like in a pandemic? Here's what we learnt today

From queuing to face masks, the shopping experience looked very different today.

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Jun 8th 2020, 5:29 PM

# waiting for ikea

'We need furniture, carpets, some plants': Large queue outside Ikea store in Dublin as Phase Two begins

Some shops and other businesses are permitted to reopen from today.

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Jun 8th 2020, 1:00 PM

# Lockdown

Harris says there is 'a slight potential increase' in the Covid-19 reproductive rate

Harris said the country is still effectively suppressing the growth of the virus.

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Jun 4th 2020, 5:16 PM

# Lockdown

Sweden admits Covid-19 response could have been better amid criticism of 'softer' approach

However, the country’s top epidemiologist defended the decision not to impose a strict lockdown.

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Jun 3rd 2020, 1:45 PM

# Your Say

Poll: Does the sunny weather make lockdown easier or harder?

Are you happy to soak up the sun from your garden or do you crave a populated beach?

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May 31st 2020, 10:40 AM

# Lockdown

Micheál Martin says there is 'no serious justification' for the 5km and 20km limit

Decisions on any changes to the roadmap will only be made after 5 June, Varadkar said today.

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May 27th 2020, 3:34 PM

# Under Pressure

Former UK health secretary says Dominic Cummings was in 'clear breach of lockdown rules'

Senior Tory figures have said it was “humiliating” to watch cabinet ministers defend Dominic Cummings.

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May 26th 2020, 7:00 PM

# Netherlands

Dutch prime minister didn't visit dying mother due to lockdown measures

Mark Rutte today announced the recent death of his 96-year-old mother in a care home in The Hague.

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May 25th 2020, 10:10 PM

# doubt

Lockdown left Lewis Hamilton questioning his Formula One future

The star admitted to struggling for motivation during the coronavirus pandemic.

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May 24th 2020, 7:58 PM

# dominic cummings

Investigation launched into UK Civil Service tweet about Johnson's 'offensive' defence of Cummings

The UK Prime Minister is being criticised for defending his senior adviser’s actions in driving 260 miles during lockdown.

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May 24th 2020, 7:25 PM

# New Deal

'It was tough leaving Leinster but it was definitely the right decision'

Jordi Murphy has signed a new two-contract to keep him at Ulster until 2022 at least.

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May 20th 2020, 4:06 PM

# lockdown breach

Chelsea winger Hudson-Odoi arrested at his home and released on bail

Police and ambulance services were called at 4am on Sunday morning after a woman was reported ‘unwell’.

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May 18th 2020, 4:54 PM

# lifting the lockdown

Taoiseach discusses lockdown exit and foreign travel restrictions with EC President

He briefed her on the gradual steps Ireland is taking to reopen its economy.

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May 17th 2020, 8:34 PM

# Coronavirus

Spanish government to seek one-month extension of state of emergency

It would mean the state of emergency that is currently set to expire on 24 May would last until late June, if approved.

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May 16th 2020, 6:29 PM

# Cabinet

Phase One easing to go ahead from Monday, 16 new deaths announced: Today's Covid-19 main points

Taoiseach Leo Varadkar announced plans for Phase One reopening this afternoon.

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May 15th 2020, 9:44 PM

# Coronavirus

Taoiseach confirms 'it is safe' to go ahead with Phase One of re-opening from Monday

The announcement comes after Cabinet met today to discuss advice given by NPHET.

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May 15th 2020, 4:20 PM

# miramar

Florida police issue arrest warrants for NFL players after alleged robbery at party

Witnesses told police the two allegedly took thousands of dollars in cash, expensive watches and other valuables.

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May 15th 2020, 11:37 AM

Voices

Zoombombing, FaceTiming and finding your light: surviving working from home

Sarah Geraghty offers some helpful advice to those dealing with new forms of communication via technology.

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May 15th 2020, 7:00 AM

# Lockdown

Varadkar 'increasingly confident' Phase One of lifting restrictions will begin on Monday

Fianna Fail leader Micheal Martin said there are questions to be asked about how the country is re-started and the logic behind the decisions.

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May 14th 2020, 1:31 PM

# Leaving lockdown

Without contact tracing, countries are 'driving blind' warns WHO official

WHO emergencies chief Michael Ryan made the comments today.

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May 11th 2020, 9:31 PM

# Recovery

Stormont to publish five-step lockdown exit strategy tomorrow

Arlene Foster and Michelle O’Neill have emphasised their ‘stay at home” message.

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May 11th 2020, 8:38 PM

# stay home

Politicians in NI to meet tomorrow to discuss plan for any easing of Covid-19 restrictions

This evening, Boris Johnson set out his government’s roadmap for the easing of restrictions.

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May 10th 2020, 9:41 PM

# Lockdown

China and South Korea report new spikes in coronavirus cases

The spikes have caused concerns about the implications of loosening restrictions.

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May 10th 2020, 4:32 PM

# Lockdown

Fears of second wave hang over Covid-19 containment successes around the world

Authorities in many countries are drawing up plans to cope with a resurgence in cases, as lockdowns are eased.

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May 7th 2020, 12:58 PM

# Coronavirus

More than 30,000 people have now died from Covid-19 in the UK

The UK has the highest death toll in Europe, and the second highest globally behind the US.

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May 6th 2020, 5:29 PM

# opening up

Italy begins easing world's longest country-wide coronavirus lockdown

It comes after the country reported its lowest toll since 10 March yesterday.

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May 4th 2020, 7:42 AM

# Argentina

Manchester United to speak to Marcos Rojo after lockdown breach

The 30-year-old, on loan at Estudiantes, was seen playing cards and smoking with friends in his homeland.

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May 3rd 2020, 9:59 PM

# easing restrictions

Europe prepares for more lockdown easing as Spain records lowest daily death toll in seven weeks

Despite the reopenings, experts have cautioned that many countries are still not through the worst of their outbreaks yet.

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May 3rd 2020, 1:34 PM

Voices

A simple recipe for fruit soda bread and some thoughts on the lockdown, from an expert Co Down baker

Tracey Jeffrey had built a breadmaking business that relied on tourism, but when that stopped overnight, she decided to bake for her neighbours.

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May 2nd 2020, 10:30 AM

# out of lockdown

Taoiseach to outline 'roadmap' to lifting restrictions today - here's what we know so far

Taoiseach Leo Varadkar will outline the plan this evening.

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May 1st 2020, 12:10 AM

# Covid-19

Travel restrictions will not be amended to stop Northern Ireland day-trippers

Leo Varadkar said he has consulted with the Attorney General in relation to the loophole.

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Apr 30th 2020, 3:18 PM

# 5th tackle

NRL's planned May restart given 'warning shot' after players flout rules

Latrell Mitchell and Josh Addo-Carr were also charged with firearms offences after they went on a weekend camping trip.

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Apr 29th 2020, 11:10 AM

# Coronavirus

'As long-awaited as it is risky': French government outlines lifting of restrictions from 11 May

All the lockdown will be lifted gradually, the French Prime Minister warned today restrictions could still be extended.

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Apr 28th 2020, 9:26 PM

# Lockdown

Storming, norming, performing - Lancaster keeps Leinster focused

The province’s senior coach hasn’t been wasting his time back home in Leeds.

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Apr 27th 2020, 9:30 PM

# jacinda ardern

New Zealand to ease strict lockdown as Covid-19 numbers fall

The country reported five new cases of the virus today but has not seen widespread community transition.

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Apr 27th 2020, 7:11 AM

# Coronavirus

Italy sets out plans to ease Europe's longest lockdown

The country has give the green light for wholesale stores and restaurants to resume business on 4 May.

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Apr 27th 2020, 7:08 AM

# opening up

Countries around the world including the US and India begin to lift restrictions

It comes as the global death toll has edged closer to 200,000.

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Apr 25th 2020, 3:51 PM

# restart options

Quinn: FAI looking at streaming League of Ireland matches behind a paywall

St Patrick’s Athletic president Tom O’Mahony believes playing behind closed doors is not an option, however.

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Apr 23rd 2020, 12:24 PM