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Poll: Have you changed how you wash your hands?

One of the best ways to protect yourself and others is to regularly wash your hands with soap and water.

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Mar 11th 2020, 11:04 AM

Covid-19: An employment law specialist explains issues around sick leave and working remotely

It’s a murky area of Irish law when it comes to the novel coronavirus.

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Mar 7th 2020, 11:00 AM

Coronavirus: First case of Covid-19 confirmed in the Republic of Ireland

Health officials have confirmed the first case.

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Feb 29th 2020, 10:13 PM

Coronavirus death toll hits 811, surpassing SARS fatalities

A reduction in new cases has, however, provided hope the spread of the disease may be slowing.

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Feb 9th 2020, 9:21 AM

'This is not a Chinese disease': Concerns derogatory language may stop coronavirus sufferers coming forward

There are currently no confirmed cases in Ireland.

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Feb 6th 2020, 3:54 PM

Two cases of coronavirus confirmed in England

The two patients are members of the same family.

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Jan 31st 2020, 2:15 PM

Deadly new virus sparks call for 'urgent actions' to prevent spread

There have been 33 confirmed cases of human infection since September last year, including 18 deaths.

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May 13th 2013, 11:08 AM

SARS-like virus kills 5 people in Saudi Arabia

The virus, known as novel coronavirus, was first detected in mid-2012 and is a cousin of Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS).

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May 2nd 2013, 7:41 AM