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Mask mandate comes to an end as most restrictions lifted

The wearing of masks in retail settings and on public transport is no longer mandatory from today.

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At a glance: What restrictions will lift tomorrow?

From tomorrow, most Covid-19 restrictions will be lifted in Ireland. It comes a day before the second anniversary of the country's first case of the virus, which was announced by NPHET on Saturday 29 February, 2020.

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Covid-19: Hospitalisations down 47, ICU down 4

The number of people in hospital with Covid-19 has decreased by 47, according to the Department of Health.

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Foreign travel during coronavirus (COVID-19): find out what you need to do

Check if you qualify as fully vaccinated for travel to England, including approved vaccines.If you’re travelling to England from within the Common Travel Area (England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland, Ireland, the Channel Islands and the Isle of Man) and haven’t been anywhere else within the 10 days before you arrive, there are no entry requirements for coming into England.If you’ve been to a country or territory outside the Common Travel Area within the 10 days before you arrive in England, you must follow the rules for entering England from that country.

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Is that it? The end of this particular journey with Covid-19

Perhaps one of the most surprising aspects of the Covid-19 pandemic was how long it lasted here and then the speed at which most restrictions were lifted.

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7,956 new cases of Covid-19 reported today

The Department of Health has been notified of 7,956 new cases of Covid-19.

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7,724 new cases of Covid-19 reported today

The Department of Health has been notified of 7,724 new cases of Covid-19.

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Schools told normal routines can resume from Monday

Schools have been told that they may resume normal school routines and normal school teaching and learning activities from this coming Monday.

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8,058 new cases of Covid-19 reported today

The Department of Health has been notified of 8,058 new cases of Covid-19.

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Health groups urge delay to ending mask mandate

Six national groups representing medically vulnerable people say the ending of mandatory mask wearing by the Government should be delayed.

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Govt to consider ending most Covid measures

The Government will consider a proposal to end almost all remaining health restrictions next week.

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Government announces spring coronavirus booster jab plan for elderly and vulnerable across UK

Elderly and vulnerable people will be offered another booster jab by the government, following recommendations from the Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation (JCVI).

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Coalition leaders to consider Govt approach to lifting mask rule

The three coalition leaders will consider the Government's approach to the lifting of mandatory mask wearing later today, ahead of a Cabinet decision tomorrow.

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Govt urged to examine pandemic response with new review

An infectious diseases expert has called for a national governance review into Ireland's response to the Covid-19 pandemic.

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New vaccine booking portal opens for children aged 5-11

Parents and guardians of children aged between five and 11-years-old can book Covid-19 vaccine appointments online from today.

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NPHET recommends end to PCR testing for most under-55s

The Taoiseach has said that the Government will be accepting all advice from the National Public Health Emergency Team to lift almost all remaining Covid-19 measures from 28 February.

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Covid shielders who fear end of restrictions: 'I'm kind of left behind'

Louis Duffy-Barrett has been stuck indoors for nearly two years. He hasn't been to pubs, restaurants, or concerts since March 2020, and the easing of restrictions hasn't changed that.

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Health minister considering NPHET mask advice

The Minister for Health Stephen Donnelly will today consider a recommendation from the National Public Health Emergency Team that the requirement to wear masks in most areas, where currently regulated, should end.

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Mixed views on use of masks in schools

Richard Daly is among the most experienced school principals in the country. In his 30 years at the helm at Athy Community College, he says the last two have been by far the most challenging.

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85% jump in online and mobile payments since 2016

131 million online and mobile payments were made in 2021, up 85% on 2016 levels.

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Rules over mask wearing expected to change

The Taoiseach has told a meeting of the Fianna Fáil parliamentary party that the National Public Health Emergency Team may soon draw a distinction between mandatory mask wearing and public health advice.

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Gojira reschedule UK and European tour due to COVID-19

Gojira have rescheduled their upcoming UK and European tour due to COVID-19 restrictions.The French metal titans were supposed to hit the road last month, beginning in Helsinki, with stop-offs in Oslo, Stockholm, Copenhagen, Berlin, Prague, Budapest and other cities throughout January into February and March.However, they’ve announced that they will now kick off their European tour on July 5 in Brussels and conclude it in Milan on July 31 at Carroponte.The UK and Ireland leg of the tour, meanwhile, has moved to 2023 and will begin on February 11 in Dublin and conclude at London’s Alexandra Palace on February 22.Gojira will then play rescheduled shows in Bordeaux, Paris, Luxembourg and Lyon between February 24 and 28, 2023.“We cannot express how much we appreciate your continued patience and support while we worked through last month’s postponement,” the band said in a social media post.“Despite our best efforts to resume touring this month, the continued uncertainty in various territories has left us with no other choice but to reschedule the remaining dates of the tour as well.“In light of this unfortunate news we are pleased to share the rescheduled dates for the entire European Tour below.”A post shared by Gojira Official (@gojiraofficial)Original tickets for the tour – which sees support from special guests Alien Weaponry and Employed To Serve – remain valid.

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Covid-19: 5,268 PCR-positive cases, 4,613 antigens logged

The Department of Health has been notified of a further 5,268 PCR-confirmed cases of Covid-19.

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ASTI 'cautious' about changes to mask wearing in schools

The President of the ASTI has said the union would be "cautious" about any changes to the current mask mandate in schools.

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Civil servants to discuss mask wearing requirements

Senior civil servants will meet tomorrow ahead of NPHET's review on Thursday of mask wearing requirements in schools and other settings.

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Covid-19 restrictions due to lift in Northern Ireland

Business owners in Northern Ireland are hopeful of a return to normality, as remaining Covid-19 restrictions are set to be lifted later today.

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Covid: 3,494 PCR confirmed cases, 3,609 antigen tests

The Department of Health has been notified of a further 3,494 PCR-confirmed cases of Covid-19, as well as 3,609 positive antigen tests logged through the HSE portal on Sunday.

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Covid-19: Further 6,618 PCR-positive cases, 4,445 antigens logged

The Department of Health has been notified of a further 6,618 PCR-confirmed cases of Covid-19.

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UK lifts all Covid testing requirements for vaccinated travellers

Britain without taking any coronavirus tests starting Friday after the government scrapped one of the final restrictions imposed over the past two years in response to Covid-19.

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Discussion needed before lifting restrictions in Northern Ireland - Swann

Stormont's Minister for Health has said he needs to talk to other ministers before decisions can be taken about further relaxation of Northern Ireland's Covid-19 restrictions.

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Covid-19: Lowest number in hospital since late December

The number of patients in hospital with Covid-19 has reduced by 32 to 595 today, the lowest hospital figure since late December.

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Concerns raised over level of school absences due to Covid-19

An expert in infectious diseases has shown concern about the number of children who remain absent from school weeks after Covid-19 infection.

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Police: 2 killed in head-on crash as car tried to pass truck in Kent County

FELTON, Del. - Delaware State Police say two people were killed in a head-on crash when one driver tried to pass a large pickup truck. Police say the crash happened on Irish Hill Road in the Felton area on Sunday night. An 18-year-old Milford man was driving west in a Toyota Corolla and when he tried to pass a large pickup truck, he pulled into the path of an eastbound Hyundai Accent. The drivers both tried to avoid a crash by going off the south side of the road, but police say they ultimately struck head-on. Police say the 36-year-old woman driving the Hyundai died at the scene and the man driving the Toyota was pronounced dead at a hospital.___DOWNLOAD: FOX 29 NEWS APP | FOX 29 WEATHER AUTHORITY APPSUBSCRIBE: Good Day Digest Newsletter | FOX 29 Philly on YouTubeAdvertisementFOLLOW: Facebook | Instagram | Twitter

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Covid: 3,780 PCR-confirmed cases, 5,585 antigen test

There have been 3,780 PCR-confirmed cases of Covid-19 reported by the Department of Health.

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Staff shortages could close 30% of tourism businesses if not addressed

A third of tourism businesses may have to close if problems they are experiencing with recruiting and retaining staff are not resolved, a new survey has found.

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Covid-19: 3,975 PCR-confirmed cases, 4,478 antigen tests

The Department of Health has reported 3,975 PCR-confirmed cases of Covid-19. In addition, 4,478 people registered a positive antigen test through the HSE portal.

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Swann calls for removal of further restrictions in NI

Northern Ireland Health Minister Robin Swann has said the resignation of DUP First Minister Paul Givan had removed the opportunity for the Executive to discuss the removal of further Covid-19 restrictions in Northern Ireland.

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Road traffic numbers hit pre-pandemic levels, but fewer use public transport

The number of cars on Irish roads has hit pre-pandemic levels, but there are fewer people travelling on public transport.

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Tourist season concerns as hospitality sector hit by staff shortages

As many as nine out of ten hospitality businesses are having big problems recruiting much needed staff, according to research by Fáilte Ireland which is due to be published this week.

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Emmerdale Paul star now - mental health struggle, famous family and body transformation

Emmerdale during his one-year stint on the ITV soap.Paul was determined to rekindle his romance with Mandy Dingle when he turned up in the village, but his gambling issues soon got on top of him and he began physically beating his son Vinny for the slightest presumed error.The villain, who entered in April 2020, was killed off in a huge barn explosion just a year later after Jimmy King crashed his van into the structure, knocking Liv Flaherty out and killing Paul.But what of actor Reece Dinsdale’s real life away from the cameras? From his stint in Coronation Street to his mental health struggles, we take a look.Reece has a very famous member of his family who actually had an iconic career in Hollywood.He tied the knot with Northern Irish actor Zara Turner - who has appeared in various TV shows over the years including Sliding Doors alongside Hollywood legends Gwyneth Paltrow and John Hannah.She’s also been in everything from Father Ted to The Bill.The loved-up pair share two children, Elwy and Luca.Reece has admitted that he struggles with crippling body dysmorphia - a mental health condition which leaves a person spending a lot of time worrying about flaws in their appearance, which are often unnoticeable to others.Speaking to The Mirror, he said: “In my life I have never been comfortable after things that were said when I was young.“I would always look at myself as twice the size I am. It has been the bane of my life.

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Southern California man gets life for meat cleaver slayings

SANTA ANA, Calif. - A Southern California man who killed two women with a meat cleaver after a New Year’s Eve party while his wife and son waited in a car outside was sentenced Friday to life in prison without the possibility of parole.Christopher Ken Ireland, 42, of Huntington Beach was sentenced in Orange County Superior Court by a judge who called the killings vicious and callous. He was convicted of murder in November.Ireland testified that he killed Yolanda Holtrey, 59, and Michelle Luke, 49, on Jan.

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Covid-19: 6,697 PCR cases, 5,639 antigen tests registered

The Department of Health has reported 6,697 PCR-confirmed cases of Covid-19. In addition, 5,639 people have registered a positive antigen test through the HSE portal.

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Spain to scrap mandatory outdoor masks next week

The Spanish government will lift the requirement for people to wear masks outdoors from next Thursday, Health Minister Carolina Darias has said.

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Covid-19: Number in hospital at lowest level this year

The number of people with Covid-19 in hospital has fallen to the lowest level this year.

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France eases Covid curbs, including outdoor mask-wearing

France has begun lifting coronavirus restrictions including mandatory outdoor mask-wearing in a bid to ease citizens' daily lives, dividing opinion as the country only last month reported record Covid-19 infections.

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Pandemic not over but safe to return to activities - Holohan

The Chief Medical Officer will tell the Oireachtas Health Committee tomorrow that the current Covid-19 outlook in Ireland is broadly positive.

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New EU travel rules introduced from today

Proof of a booster is now needed for EU travel if more than nine months has passed since a second dose in the primary Covid vaccine series.

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What should stay in schools after the pandemic?

School communities are longing for the day when they can finally put Covid behind them and bin things like masks in classrooms and limits on social interaction in schools.

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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