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Covid-19: 1,818 further cases, 52 patients in ICU

The Department of Health has been notified of 1,818 more coronavirus cases.

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Nearly three million young adults in UK still to be vaccinated against Covid

Covid-19 vaccine, new figures show. A total of 2.9 million 18 to 29-year-olds are estimated to be unjabbed, including nearly 2.5 million in England.Wales is the only nation to have managed to give a first dose to more than three-quarters of young adults, with an estimated 75.8% having received one jab.

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Further easing of restrictions not expected before Sept

No imminent further easing of Covid-19 restrictions are expected ahead of the planned reopening of schools and colleges.

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Inevitable that unvaccinated will get virus, says expert

The Chairman of the British Medical Association in Northern Ireland has said it is inevitable that unvaccinated people will become infected with Covid-19.

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Ibec: Roadmap 'urgently' needed for experience economy

Business representative group Ibec has growing joined calls for a roadmap for the full reopening of the experience economy, claiming greater urgency is required.

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84% of Ireland's adults fully vaccinated against Covid-19 - Reid

Health Service Executive CEO Paul Reid has said that 6.5 million Covid-19 vaccines have been administered in Ireland so far.

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Entertainment industry 'disappointed' by lack of progress on reopening

Representatives of the entertainment and events industry were "deeply disappointed" with the outcome of a meeting with Minister for Arts Catherine Martin yesterday.

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Three satellite contact tracing sites set up in Northern Ireland

Three satellite contact-tracing sites have been set up in Northern Ireland.

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Three satellite contact tracing sites set up in NI

Three satellite contact-tracing sites have been set up in Northern Ireland.

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HPSC figures show 111 people contracted Covid in healthcare settings

New figures from the Health Protection Surveillance Centre show that in the two weeks up to last Monday, 111 patients contracted Covid-19 in a healthcare setting.

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4,400 PUP recipients closed claims this week

Just over 153,000 people received the Pandemic Unemployment Payment this week, according to figures from the Department of Social Protection.

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Concerns raised about impact of maternity restrictions

The Psychological Society of Ireland has expressed concern about the implications of continued maternity restrictions on parents and infants during the Covid-19 pandemic.

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Upset among contract tracing staff as HSE defers promotional post plans

The Health Service Executive has responded to reports of complaints and upset among some of its Covid-19 contact tracing staff, over a decision to defer plans for 100 promotional posts and also a change working hours.

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Music industry calls on Govt to set date for reopening

The Music and Entertainment Association of Ireland has called for the Government to commit to a date for the reopening of the live music sector.

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Govt accused of 'apathy' over supports for nursing homes

The Government has been accused of "apathy" around the implementation of support structures for nursing home residents and staff following Covid-19.

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Scotland records nine covid deaths and 1,815 new cases overnight

coronavirus deaths and 1,815 new cases overnight.The Scottish Government confirmed the death toll since last March – of people who first tested positive for the virus within the previous 28 days – now stands at 8,041.

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2 shot and wounded in melee behind Dover bar, police say

DOVER, Del. - Police say two people were shot and wounded during a large melee behind a bar in Dover. News outlets report that officers were already patrolling downtown Dover to monitor bar closings early Saturday when they heard gunshots and saw a large crowd in the parking lot behind Irish Mike’s bar. Officers found a woman shot in the foot and she was taken to a hospital. MORE HEADLINES:Police later learned that a man went to a hospital in a private car with a gunshot wound to the leg. Police say the man underwent surgery and remains hospitalized.After the shooting, police say a crowd of 30 to 40 people continued yelling and fighting while law enforcement tried to gain control and disperse the crowd.___DOWNLOAD: FOX 29 NEWS APP | FOX 29

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Sinead O'Connor tells Prince Harry 'Diana would be proud' of mental health documentary

showbiz gossip straight to your inbox with the Daily Star's FREE newsletterIrish singer Sinead O'Connor, 54, has revealed that she identifies with Prince Harry's grief over the death of his mother Princess Diana in a car crash in 1997 when he was just 12. The Nothing Compares 2 U singer lost her own mum in similar circumstances when she was eighteen.

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HSE hails 'phenomenal' response to vaccine programme

The response to the Covid-19 vaccination programme has been "phenomenal", according to the HSE's national lead for the programme.

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'Big Jab Weekend' planned to boost NI vaccination drive

The Department of Health has announced a "Big Jab Weekend" to encourage as many people as possible to get vaccinated against Covid-19.

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Higher measures of blood clotting in patients with Long Covid - study

New evidence shows that patients with Long Covid continue to have higher measures of blood clotting, which may help explain their persistent symptoms, such as reduced physical fitness and fatigue.

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Outbreaks occurring in workplaces and at social gatherings - HSE

More than one hundred Covid outbreaks are occurring each week, most of which are happening at social gatherings and in workplaces, the National Lead for Testing and Tracing at the HSE has said.

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ICU patients predominantly unvaccinated, doctor says

People in ICU with Covid-19 are predominantly unvaccinated people and those who are fully vaccinated but have underlying health conditions, according to the head of the intensive care unit at University Hospital Limerick.

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Patients not wearing masks, refusing tests, NI doctors warn

Doctors in Northern Ireland have expressed concern at the increasing number of patients and hospital visitors who are not wearing masks.

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Taoiseach urged over Covid-19 bonuses for heath workers

Unions representing health workers have called on Taoiseach Micheál Martin to speed up the payment of financial bonuses to members for their efforts and commitment during the pandemic.

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Number of Covid-19 patients in hospitals increases

There has been an increase in the number of people with Covid-19 in hospital.

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Vaccine rollout to 12-15 year olds to continue today

The rollout of Covid-19 vaccines to 12-to-15 year olds will continue this weekend.

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Covid-19 - What does the rest of 2021 hold in store?

We are in a new phase with Covid-19. The vaccination programme has dramatically changed things and the future looks a lot brighter.

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Covid: Scotland only country in UK to see fall in infection level over last recorded week

United Kingdom. Office for National Statistics ( ONS ) data estimates suggesting around one in 190 people had Covid-19 in Scotland in the week to August 7, down from one in 120 in the previous week.

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Health chiefs warn of surgery cancellations in NI as staff diverted to Covid patients

Health chiefs have warned of further surgery cancellations across Northern Ireland as staff are diverted to treat increasing numbers of Covid-19 patients in intensive care.

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65,000 12-15 year olds register online for vaccine

The Chief Executive of the Health Service Executive Paul Reid has said that as of this morning, almost 65-thousand 12 to 15 year olds have registered online for a Covid-19 vaccine.

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Pregnant teachers concerned about school return, says ASTI

The Association of Secondary Teachers, Ireland (ASTI) has raised concerns about pregnant teachers returning to classrooms with large numbers of unvaccinated or partially vaccinated students.

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Ministers agree relaxation of self-isolation rules in Northern Ireland

Rules on self-isolation in Northern Ireland are to be relaxed, Stormont ministers have agreed.

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Risk of ending up seriously unwell preventable - Glynn

Deputy Chief Medical Officer Dr Ronan Glynn has said Covid-19 is now a "preventable illness" and the risk of ending up seriously unwell for most people is now preventable through vaccination.

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Over 95% of servers and devices restored following cyber attack, says HSE

The Health Service Executive has confirmed that over 95% of all servers and devices have been restored following the cyber attack in May.

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Vaccine portal opens for children aged 12-15

The HSE has opened registration for vaccination for children aged 12 to 15 years.

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One million vaccines donated from Irish to poor nations, says UNICEF

Irish citizens and businesses have so far donated more than one million Covid vaccines to poorer countries through a UNICEF campaign.

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Adorable canine clerk mans convenience store in Ireland

COUNTY MEATH, Ireland - An adorable dog showed off her customer service skills at a convenience store in County Meath, Ireland on July 31.RELATED: 'Darth Gator' video shows alligator escape enclosure in Southern CaliforniaIn a video captured by Heather Halliday, Belle the Labrador walks behind an ice cream cooler to accept payment and head scratches from a customer. She puts the cash in her mouth and walks away as the customers giggle in awe.Belle the Labrador walked behind an ice cream cooler to accept payment and head scratches from a customer.

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Maternity restrictions could be eased 'if higher vaccine uptake'

The Master of the Rotunda Maternity Hospital has said restrictions at the hospital could be loosened if there was a higher uptake of Covid-19 vaccinations among patients and visitors.

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Call for mandatory vaccination for third-level students

Covid-19 vaccination for third-level students should be mandatory, Trinity College Assistant Professor at the School of Biochemistry and Immunology Tomás Ryan has said.

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Covid-19: 1,819 further cases, 206 in hospital

The Department of Health has reported 1,819 new cases of Covid-19 with 206 people in hospital, unchanged from yesterday.

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Department to update schools on CO2 monitor deliveries

Primary and secondary schools which are due to reopen within the next two to three weeks, will find out next week when they will receive CO2 monitors.

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ISME: Employers want to know if workers are vaccinated

A leading business representative group has said employers should be allowed to ask if employees are vaccinated before deciding if they can return to offices - saying businesses will be acting "irresponsibly" if they fail to do so.

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Rotunda Master urges vaccination uptake to ease maternity restrictions

The Master of the Rotunda Maternity Hospital has said restrictions at the hospital could be loosened if there was a higher uptake of Covid-19 vaccinations among patients and visitors.

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IMO warns of medical manpower crisis as hospital presentations rise

The President of the Irish Medical Organisation has warned of a medical manpower crisis that is being exacerbated by the delayed presentation of patients who were not treated during the pandemic.

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Number of Covid-19 patients in hospital falls slightly

The number of patients in hospital with Covid-19 has fallen slightly.

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Minnie Driver lost her mum during the pandemic and was ‘drowning in grief’

Minnie Driver has spoken about the pain of losing her mother during the pandemic in a new interview.

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Longstanding issues remain in health service, says HIQA report

A new report by the Health Information and Quality Authority (HIQA) says that longstanding issues remain in the health service, like capacity and resourcing deficits, long waiting lists and overcrowding.

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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