The issue has raised significant problems for the HSE, as much-needed frontline staff have struggled to make arrangements after the closure of schools and creches, along with the cocooning of older relatives who would previously have been able to assist.

New arrangements proposed by the Taoiseach last week for partners of frontline workers to be facilitated in their workplaces to deliver childcare were criticised by unions, on the basis that they would not be of any use to cohorts of workers, in particular lone parents.

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The Jonas Brothers Will Visit You at Home if You Win Their All-In Challenge

The Jonas Brothers are the latest stars who have accepted the All-In Challenge to help support the COVID-19 relief efforts.

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Free mobile COVID-19 testing coming to Orange County

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. – The Florida Department of Health Orange County is offering its third round of free mobile COVID-19 testing beginning May 11.

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Dallas salon owner who defied coronavirus shutdown order to be released from jail

Shelley Luther, a Texas salon owner who defied coronavirus stay-at-home regulations, is being released from jail.

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Physical education teachers hold ‘porch party’ to encourage N.B. students to stay active

A group of New Brunswick physical education teachers has found a creative way to encourage their students to get outside and get active amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Isolation Stories viewers left sobbing over ‘depressing’ ITV drama – claiming lockdown plots are too close to home

ISOLATION Stories viewers have been left sobbing over the ‘depressing’ ITV drama. Over the past week, Brits have been following the four-part series which has tried to depict what life is like for people living in lockdown - but some fans have claimed that the plots are a bit too close to home.

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Police: Ravens' Thomas threatened by wife with gun in Texas

BALTIMORE – The lawyer for the wife of Baltimore Ravens safety Earl Thomas said she is being subjected to an “unfounded ongoing investigation" by Texas police after she allegedly pointed a gun at her husband's head upon finding him in bed with another woman last month.

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The Dixie Chicks’ Natalie Maines Debuts Self-Made Music Video For ‘Julianna Calm Down’

Natalie Maines is keeping fans entertained during the global pandemic.

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Biden uses virtual events to target battleground Florida

WASHINGTON – Joe Biden is back on the campaign trail, targeting the critical battleground state of Florida — but without actually leaving home.

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Mama June does yoga on a Florida beach to keep those 300lbs off

'Mama' June Shannon was seen getting a workout session on Jensen Beach in Florida on Wednesday.There 40-year-old Here Comes Honey Boo Boo star was performing yoga moves with a male personal trainer as she tries to keep off the 300lbs she lost during her show Mama June: From Hot To Not.The matriarch has still not reunited with her children after several attempts made by her family to get her away from boyfriend Geno Doak and into rehab, which has been explored on the spinoff Family Crisis.

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Saturday Night Live sets season finale with At Home edition this weekend amid COVID-19 pandemic

Saturday Night Live has announced that they are ending their 45th season early during the COVID-19 pandemic.The variety show took to Twitter on Thursday to reveal that they will be wrapping up the season with an At Home edition this Saturday, May 9.This will be the third episode of the season filmed entirely remotely by the castmembers from their own homes. Moving on:Saturday Night Live has announced that they are ending their 45th season early during the COVID-19 pandemic Big announcement:The variety show took to Twitter on Thursday to reveal that they will be wrapping up the season with an At Home edition this Saturday, May 9There will also be no host of musical guests.

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Pandemic opens the door for home delivery of alcohol

At least three states have allowed home delivery of liquor after witnessing crowds and lengthy queues when liquor stores reopened after 40 days.

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See Michelle Obama’s high school yearbook photo ahead of her star-studded graduation party

Before Michelle Obama became the first lady of the United States, she was a girl from the south side of Chicago, who went to Whitney Young High School and did her best to excel. Thanks to MyHeritage, fans can see what that bright-eyed young woman looked like in her teen years and her resemblance to daughters Sasha and Malia. The site released a newly colorized image of her high school yearbook photo where she is listed as Michelle Robinson. It’s not hard to recognize the Becoming author, whose photo appears almost center stage. The picture of Barack Obama ’s wife comes just in time as she announced a special initiative for the Class of 2020.

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Florida coronavirus death toll reaches 1,600 more than 2 months after first case

ORLANDO, Fla. – Nearing the end of the first workweek under phase one to reopen Florida coronavirus cases reached 38,828 on Thursday including 1,600 dead.

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Jim Harbaugh proposes one-and-done rule change for NFL draft

ANN ARBOR, Mich. – Michigan coach Jim Harbaugh is pushing for a change that would allow football players to enter the NFL draft after one year in college.

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Senate fails to override Trump veto on Iran conflict

WASHINGTON – Congress has failed in its bid to block President Donald Trump from engaging in further military action against Iran without backing from the legislative branch.

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Loose Women branded 'hypocrites' by furious viewers as they return to studio

Loose Women viewers had some strong opinions on Thursday as the ladies returned to the studio to present the show live.

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State of Premier League players cars among safety measures in coronavirus crackdown

Premier League stars are being ordered to wash their cars as part of the coronavirus crackdown.

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National Guard deploys more than 120 service members to NJ nursing homes

Gov. Phil Murphy announces more than 120 National Guard service members being deployed to NJ nursing homes.

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New Jersey town warns against drive-by celebrations, police say they won't prosecute

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Rare inflammatory condition affects some kids with COVID-19

LOS ANGELES - Dozens of U.S. children have been hospitalized with a serious inflammatory condition possibly linked with the coronavirus and first seen in Europe.

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NASCAR comes roaring back, naming health care heroes as Grand Marshals for May 17 race

The racing event will also honor health heroes.

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London shelter workers, homeless people face additional struggles amid coronavirus pandemic

Those on the front lines of the coronavirus pandemic are under increased pressure as they adapt the way they operate to prevent the spread of the virus, which is especially true for those working with the most vulnerable.

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Coronavirus outbreak: Feds will spend $4 billion to top up the wages of essential workers

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says the federal government will spend $4 billion to top up the wages of essential workers.

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Ciara and Russell Wilson baby update, tough guy Danny Trejo shows his softer side plus news on Keanu Reeves, Courteney Cox and more

After being apart from her husband much of her first pregnancy with three-year-old Sienna, Ciara is taking advantage of family time with Russell Wilson while on lockdown as they await baby number 2. “What we did with my last pregnancy was he was flying in, like, twice a week to be with me,” Ciara, who is also mom to Future Zahir, five, told Entertainment Tonight. “We never get time like this, you know. That’s just the way our schedules are designed. Even if I was staying at home, he’d be out doing football. So, it’s a very, very sweet time, and, you know, it’s sweet to have this time in the midst of it all.”

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Brad Pitt & Angelina Jolie Are ‘More Cordial’ And ‘Aiming Toward Resolutions’ Amid Coronavirus Pandemic

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'Saturday Night Live' plans 'At Home' season finale

LOS ANGELES (Variety.com) – “Saturday Night Live” plans to air a third episode produced remotely this weekend, which will serve as the finale of a shorter-than-expected season.

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Deputies search for missing Lake County teen, 1-year-old daughter

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Unanimous Supreme Court throws out 'Bridgegate' convictions

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Businesses reopen in defiance of Pennsylvania shutdown

Governor Wolf announces new guidelines for 24 counties in PA will move from red to yellow phase of reopening plan on May 8th

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Love Island's Joanna Chimonides claims she found pubic hair in store bought sandwich

Joanna Chimonides has claimed she found a public hair in a sandwich she bought from a supermarket.

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Two men face possible charges after masks, sanitizer stolen from Vancouver retirement home

Charges are being recommended against two men after a large quantity of personal protective equipment, also known as PPE, was stolen last week from a Vancouver retirement home.

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Ahmaud Arbery: 5 Things On Slain Jogger That LeBron James More Stars Are Seeking Justice For

Ahmaud Arbery went out for a jog on Feb. 23 and didn’t come back alive.

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Coronavirus 'can be sexually transmitted' as researchers find traces in semen

Coronavirus could be transmitted through semen, a study suggests.

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Key worker desperate to hug crying grandson, 6, dresses in full hazmat suit

A key worker desperate to hug her crying six-year-old dressed in full hazmat gear to comfort him.

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Audio Engineer Kesha Lee in Atlanta, in a Pandemic: 'I Can't Be in Lockdown in the Studio'

Since getting her start through a chance meeting with Gucci Mane, Atlanta-based audio engineer Kesha Lee has worked on chart-toppers like Childish Gambino’s “This Is America” and Migos’ “Bad and Boujee,” and is now the go-to audio engineer for rappers including Playboi Carti and Lil Uzi Vert. She spent the past two-and-a-half years working on Uzi’s Eternal Atake album in the artist’s native Philadelphia, before it was released on March 6 -- mere weeks before the near-national lockdown to prevent the spread of coronavirus began.As part of Billboard’s efforts to best cover the coronavirus pandemic and its impacts on the music industry, we will be speaking with Lee each week to chronicle her experience throughout the crisis.

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Maitland man found shot to death inside home, police say

MAITLAND, Fla. – Police are investigating after a man was found shot to death inside a home, according to the Maitland Police Department.

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Florida universities weigh options for fall semester as coronavirus concerns continue

TALLAHASSEE – Days before the coronavirus pandemic shut down the University of Florida campus in March, Kaelyn Cassidy knew she wanted to take some hands-on classes in the fall semester, so she went ahead and registered for them.

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Bug experts dismiss worry about US 'murder hornets' as hype

Insect experts say people should calm down about the big bug with the nickname “murder hornet” — unless you are a beekeeper or a honeybee.

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‘SNL’ Announces Third At Home Special As Season Finale

Global’s “Saturday Night Live” is ending season 45 with a bang.

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‘SNL’ sets Season 45 finale with third ‘At Home’ virtual episode

“Saturday Night Live” will wrap its truncated, coronavirus-addled 45th season this weekend, NBC has confirmed. This will mark the show’s third “At Home”-themed edition.

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How Did Erika Girardi's Son React to Her Sharing His Photo on Instagram?

Erika Girardi practically broke the Internet when she posted the first-ever photo of her police officer son, Tommy, on Instagram on May 5. Now The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills cast member is opening up about why she decided to finally let fans in on this part of her life.

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New Jersey COVID-19 cases rise to 133,635; 8,801 deaths reported

NJ officials give an update on new cases of coronavirus in state during press conference Wednesday

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Barry Farber dies; conservative radio host ran for NYC mayor

NEW YORK – Pioneering radio host Barry Farber, who hosted a conservative talk show for decades in New York City and ran unsuccessfully for mayor in 1977, has died.

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Jobless claims in Florida dropped more than half last week

ORLANDO, Fla. – Initial jobless claims in Florida dropped by more than half last week compared to the prior week, according to figures released Thursday, as unemployed Floridians continued facing problems receiving benefits because of difficulties with a computer system.

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Warning from a pediatrician: Don’t delay your child’s vaccines due to COVID-19

ORLANDO, Fla. – Doctors in Central Florida have seen a dramatic decrease in the number of patients coming in for regular appointments due to the coronavirus pandemic and now, a pediatrician is urging parents to bring their children in for vaccinations.

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Grainne Seoige speaks out about harsh lockdown in South Africa

Former Irish TV personality Grainne Seoige is speaking out about the harsh restrictions during the lockdown in South Africa.

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Trump valet tests positive for coronavirus, president tests negative

WASHINGTON – A member of the military serving as one of President Donald Trump’s valets has tested positive for the coronavirus, the White House said Thursday.

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Coronavirus: Search for COVID-19 cure leads scientists to llama

Llamas and other members of camel family are distinct in creating standard antibodies and smaller antibodies, with which scientists can more easily work

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United States	Cases: 46 252 513 Deaths: 750 423 Recovered: 0
India	Cases: 34 321 025 Deaths: 459 652 Recovered: 0
Brazil	Cases: 21 835 785 Deaths: 608 235 Recovered: 0
United Kingdom	Cases: 9 215 683 Deaths: 141 607 Recovered: 0
Russia	Cases: 8 494 589 Deaths: 237 619 Recovered: 0

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