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02.10.2021 / 07:39

We have come a long way to get to this point in the pandemic. Through dark days and anxious nights. But the times are changing and the world has a different feel to it now.

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Covid-19 outbreaks: Two wards close at Ulster Hospital

Two wards have been closed in the Ulster Hospital in Dundonald, on the outskirts of Belfast, due to Covid-19 outbreaks.

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No positive Covid-19 tests reported at pilot nightclub event

Promotors of last night's pilot nightclub event at the Button Factory in Dublin say they feel it was very successful.

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Further 38 Covid-19 related deaths in NI - NISRA

A further 38 deaths linked to Covid-19 have been recorded in Northern Ireland in the latest weekly update.

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Administering of third dose for immunocompromised starts today

The Health Service Executive's lead for infection control Professor Martin Cormican has moved to reassure people that there is no shortage of Covid-19 vaccines as the HSE begins administering third doses for immunocompromised people today.

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Sample of PUP claims found almost 10% not eligible for scheme

The Comptroller and Auditor General has found there were not enough checks carried out when people applied for the Pandemic Unemployment Payment last year.

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Exchequer spend in Covid's first 12 months topped €17bn

The total direct expenditure as a result of Covid-19 between February 2020 and 2021 was €17.1 billion, according to the annual report published today from the Comptroller and Auditor General.

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80 military medics to assist in NI hospitals to ease Covid-19 pressures

Up to 80 military medics will arrive in Northern Ireland in the next week to help relieve Covid pressures on hospital wards, the health minister has told MLAs.

Robin Swann Ireland Ulster Coronavirus

Covid-19: 102 deaths this month, highest since March

There have been 17 Covid-19 deaths in the week to last Tuesday, official figures show.

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450 people to attend first nightclub event in 19 months

Ireland's first indoor nightclub event in almost 19 months will take place tonight at the Button Factory in Dublin with an all Irish line-up.

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Irish passport holders in NI can access EU Covid cert from today

Thousands of Irish passport holders in Northern Ireland who were fully vaccinated there can now access the EU Digital Covid Certificate.

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Irish citizens vaccinated outside EU eligible to get Covid cert

Irish citizens vaccinated outside of the EU will be able to obtain a Digital Covid Certificate valid in Ireland and across the EU, under a new service being introduced in two phases.

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INMO criticises level of engagement on pandemic bonus

The Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation has said that the union has had "absolutely no engagement with the [HSE] in a meaningful way" on the issue of compensation for work during the pandemic.

Claire Byrne Phil Ní Sheaghdha Ireland Coronavirus

Under-12s account for more than 20% of recent Covid cases

The largest number of Covid-19 cases were seen in those aged 0-12 years in the two weeks to last Monday, latest figures show.

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Covid-19: 1,499 new cases, 300 in hospital

There are 1,499 new cases of Covid-19, according to figures from the Department of Health.

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Nightclubs due to hand €2.2m to Government before they can reopen

The Licensed Vintners Association (LVA) has warned that nightclubs and late bars will be forced to hand over more than €2.2m to the Government before they can open.

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Social distancing ends indoors in Northern Ireland

Stormont ministers have agreed to end social distancing restrictions for shops, theatres and a number of other indoor settings in Northern Ireland.

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Changes to close contact system in schools

Most primary school children and those in childcare facilities who are identified as close contacts of a confirmed case of Covid-19 but have no symptoms, no longer have to restrict their movements or get tested from today.

Stephen Donnelly Ireland education

Pandemic bonus review not yet complete, says Ryan

The Government has not completed its review of how a pandemic bonus could be applied, according to the leader of the Green Party.

Eamon Ryan Ireland politics

Investigation into patient encouraged to leave Donegal hospital who later died

Gardaí are investigating the circumstances surrounding the decision of a Covid-19 patient who died after rejecting medical advice and leaving hospital with another person.

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Pop-up vaccination sites opening on college campuses

The HSE will begin operating walk-in vaccination clinics across college campuses today in a bid to promote vaccination uptake among younger people.

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Reports of mental health difficulties rose during Covid - St Patrick's CEO

The chief executive of St Patrick's Mental Health Services has said the pandemic has had a significant psychological impact on people with an increase of 15-20% in reports of mental health difficulties.

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Advanced plans for 2021 bank holiday to recognise frontline workers

The Government is examining introducing a bank holiday between now and the end of the year as part of a pandemic bonus.

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Gardaí investigate Covid incident at Donegal hospital

An investigation is under way into an incident where a man was encouraged to leave a Donegal hospital against medical advice while suffering with severe symptoms of Covid-19.

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AGSI calls for gardaí to receive pandemic bonus

The General Secretary of the Association of Garda Sergeants and Inspectors (AGSI) has said that gardaí should receive a pandemic bonus.

An Garda Síochána Antoinette Cunningham Ireland Coronavirus

Covid-19: Dept confirms 1,459 new cases, 296 in hospital

The Department of Health has been notified of 1,459 new cases of Covid-19.

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Travel to the US from Ireland safe, says Fauci

The Chief Medical Adviser to the President of the United States, Dr Anthony Fauci, has said he believes it will be safe for Irish people to visit the United States when travel resumes between the countries in November.

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From Santiago to Santry: Quarantine residents check out

There was surprise, relief and delight among those leaving Mandatory Hotel Quarantine this evening at their unexpected early checkout.

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All states removed from Mandatory Hotel Quarantine list

The Minister for Health has announced the removal of all States from the list of designated states for Mandatory Hotel Quarantine.

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Covid patient who left hospital against medical advice dies

A man who left a Donegal hospital against medical advice while suffering with severe symptoms of Covid-19 has died.

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Fall in number of Covid-19 patients in hospital

There has been a fall in the number of people in hospital with Covid-19.

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United Nations: Will stark warnings lead to action?

There were lots of stark warnings at the United Nations this week.

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'Minimal benefit' in excluding asymptomatic children from school

It is of "minimal benefit" to exclude asymptomatic children from school or to require them to be tested for Covid-19, the Chair of the Irish Epidemiological Modelling Advisory Group has said.

Philip Nolan Ireland education

Extra bank holiday must be for 'justifiable reasons' - ISME

The chief executive of small firms group ISME said that granting an additional bank holiday next year must be done for "intelligent, justifiable reasons" and not because we have just come through a pandemic.

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Vaccine booster programme to get under way next week - HSE

The CEO of the Health Service Executive Paul Reid has said a Covid-19 vaccine booster programme for vulnerable people will get underway from next week.

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India bags 14th spot in World Giving Index; 61% Indians helped strangers in 2020 Covid pandemic

Indians have helped a stranger during the 2020 Covid-19 pandemic year. Last year, 36% of Indians donated money, 34% volunteered for social causes in the country.

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Strictly covid jab row: BBC issues statement

Video: Vaccine in numbers: 113,385 more second jabs given in UK (PA Media)Johnson tells Macron to 'get a grip' over Aukus submarine dealGovernment preparing for gas prices to remain high for 'longer term', says ministerBoris Johnson admits set-back in securing a US trade dealAngela Rayner presses Dominic Raab over energy prices concernsM25 protesters could face prison after Government secures injunction - ShappsBrazil's health minister tests positive for Covid after meeting Boris JohnsonMan charged with Killamarsh quadruple murderExperts predict Canary Islands volcanic eruption could last three monthsBiden warns UK not to damage NI peace over BrexitDaily politics briefing: September 22Joe Biden issues warning over Northern Ireland

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Anne Doyle ‘never had an urge’ to return to TV in the pandemic

Anne Doyle was a staple on Irish telly for years before hanging up her hat a decade ago.

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NI health officials recommend no change to Covid rules

Health officials in Northern Ireland have recommended that no changes should be made to remaining Covid-19 regulations and guidance.

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Union concern at changes to close contact rules for children

The Irish National Teachers' Organisation and some crèche operators have expressed concern about changes to close contact rules for children.

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New data shows pace of falling Covid rates among pupils

The HSE published data on its website today which revealed that the current positivity rate among primary school age children is significantly higher than that of last May, before the Delta variant became the dominant one.

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15% rise in primary school children testing positive for Covid

The proportion of primary school children who tested positive for Covid-19 in a school setting is more than double that found in schools prior to the summer break, according to the latest data.

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Covid-19: 1,432 new cases, 272 in hospital

The Department of Health has confirmed an additional 1,432 new Covid-19 cases in the last 24 hours.

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Increase in Covid-19 outbreaks at schools - HPSC

There has been an increase in the number of Covid-19 outbreaks in schools, according to the latest report from the Health Protection Surveillance Centre.

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No major changes expected for NI's Covid restrictions

Northern Ireland's First Minister has said he does not expect major changes to Covid rules when the Executive meets on Thursday.

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Continued support needed for tourism sector - minister

The tourism sector will not be "healed overnight" and will continue to need support as recovery continues, Minister Catherine Martin has said.

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COVID-19 Patient 'Rescued' From Hospital By Anti-Vaxxers Is Reportedly Readmitted And In 'Serious Condition'

This is all so scary and sad — and honestly, it could have been prevented entirely if the poor man had just stayed in the hospital to receive care in the first place.

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Bowled over - excitement as leisure complexes reopen

"Today was very exciting coming back into work, my wife took a picture of me and the kids, it was like the first day of school."

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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