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Thursday 22 October 2020
Michael McGrath said Covid has had a “devastating impact” on arts, cultural and sporting activities.
The figures seen yesterday in Ireland were the largest in several months.
The state is commemorating the 75th anniversary of the North’s ruling Workers’ Party.
Out of 110,000 invitations, only 12,000 have come forward, according to CervicalCheck director.
There were just four countries left on the list last week.
Day services have only reopened at 40% capacity.
Strict new coronavirus measures have come into effect – here’s what they mean for you.
The HSE’s winter plan has been criticised for not allocating enough funding towards mental health.
Nico and Justine Buhler were married today at the airport.
The woman will appear in court tomorrow.
Donald Trump’s doctor provided the update this afternoon.
The Department of Health figures were confirmed this evening.
The UK Prime Minister will take part in the Downing Street press conference today.
The outbreak follows the re-opening of the university and the return of students.
The US has so far recorded the most deaths from the virus.
The impact of the Level 3 restrictions is now being reflected in the PUP figures.
England has introduced a fine of up to £10,000 for people who fail to quarantine.
Cases have been rising in Louth, Cork, Wicklow and Galway.
The Level 3 restrictions in Donegal highlight the lack of on-the-ground co-operation along the border.
Micheál Martin spoke to TheJournal.ie about the Dublin restrictions, the Budget and his backstage run-in with Mike Murphy in RTÉ.
Boris Johnson is expected to announce new measures to curb the spread of the virus tomorrow.
The new measures were announced this evening by the First and Deputy First Ministers.
Online grocery sales grew by nearly 122% in August.
Similar to the travel advice throughout the pandemic – it is not a criminal offence to travel beyond the county border or travel abroad.
The decision comes following a recommendation from NPHET.
The industry has said that few cases are linked to pubs and restaurants but international studies suggest dining out could be a factor in the spread of the disease.
Joe Biden was taking part in his first town hall event.
“We think we can start sometime in October,” US President Trump claimed.
The State was responding in court to claims made by Ryanair about the measures.
Fifa’s Covid-19 relief fund is worth €1.3bn and allows national associations and regional confederations to apply for grants and interest-free loans.
Hundreds of people attended a protest against coronavirus restrictions in Dublin on Saturday.
The Taoiseach said the current Covid-19 numbers in Dublin are “very worrying”.
108 of the new cases reported today are in Dublin.
Health officials confirmed the latest Covid-19 figures this evening.
Deputy Commissioner, policing and security, John Twomey said gardaí will have a “high visibility presence” in Dublin.
Micheál Martin also said he anticipates endorsing guidance from the CMO about Dublin-specific measures.
“The most important thing about Dublin is how to get to grips with the virus,” the Taoiseach said.
Police in Manchester said they broke up a house party of 30 people in the early hours of today.
Rates of healthcare worker vaccine uptake, particularly in nursing homes, remain low.
The research, carried out by Irish academics, suggests millennials are struggling more with the pandemic.
Boris Johnson will announce the measures today following a sharp rise in cases.
AS THE COUNTRY enters Level 5 restrictions for the next six weeks, we’ll all be finding different ways to occupy our time or take a break from work.
In April and May, many people put their trainers on and went for long walks, jogs or runs. Others took a dip in the sea.
With restrictions now in place, we want to know: Do you plan to exercise more over the next six weeks?
Poll Results:
Share your story: voices@thejournal.ie
Lecturer Maeve O’Rourke analyses the government’s nine main arguments in relation to the Bill.
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