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With one of the highest rates of coronavirus infection after the border counties, businesses in Co Clare have expressed their fears about the impact of another lockdown.

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Further 820 virus cases and six deaths confirmed in NI

An additional 820 cases of Covid-19 have been confirmed in Northern Ireland, as well as six further deaths related to the disease.

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6% increase in numbers claiming PUP

More than 244,000 people are now claiming the Pandemic Unemployment Payment, an increase of over 15,000 or 6% in the last week.

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'No normal Halloween' - so what are your alternative plans?

With Covid-19 restrictions already in place and stronger measures expected to follow soon, Halloween this year will be different from usual.

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Primary teachers' union calls for details of incidence of Covid-19 in schools

The primary teachers' union INTO has called for the publication of a detailed breakdown of the incidence of Covid-19 in schools amid what it said is increasing concern that public health measures to protect teachers are inadequate.

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The Pandemic & Me: Youth Perspectives on the Pandemic

Young people are facing unique and profound challenges because of the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Wales, Manchester facing further Covid-19 restrictions

Roughly six million people in the UK face tougher Covid-19 restrictions in the coming days as Wales and Manchester, the country's third largest city, mull additional restrictions as the outbreak of the virus accelerates.

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Online classes go outdoors to boost students' well-being

A lecturer at University College Dublin (UCD) has come up with a novel approach to delivering online lectures to his students during the pandemic.

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Italy announces stricter measures to counter virus

Italy has become the latest country to announce fresh curbs in response to its own snowballing second wave of Covid-19 contagion, after enduring Europe's first major outbreak earlier this year.

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56 cases linked to man who returned from holiday

A report by the Department of Public Health in the midwest has outlined how one person who did not restrict his movements after returning from abroad went on to affect 56 individuals in ten households and a sports team.

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China's economic recovery quickens as consumption returns

China's economic recovery accelerated in the third quarter as consumers shook off their coronavirus caution, although the weaker-than-expected headline growth suggested persistent risks for one of the few drivers of global demand.

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Survey finds increased support for remote working after Covid crisis

94% of workers would like to work remotely some or all of the time when the Covid-19 crisis ends, according to the latest National Remote Working Employee Survey.

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Free An Post postage starts for all nursing, care home mail

A new initiative by An Post will ensure free delivery of all card and letter mail posted to and from residents of nursing and care homes in the State.

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Most shops expected to close under new restrictions

The Government is set to announce further Covid-19 restrictions for the whole country after a Cabinet meeting today.

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Virus cases expected to pass 50,000 today

The total number of confirmed COVID-19 infections to date in Ireland will surpass 50,000 today as the number of cases continues to soar.

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Covid-19: Three further deaths, 1,283 new cases

The Department of Health has been notified of three further deaths and 1,283 additional cases of Covid-19.

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Concerns over loss of nursing home staff to the HSE

Private nursing homes say they are extremely worried at the rate at which they are losing frontline staff to the HSE and other public health roles.

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1,012 new coronavirus cases, five more deaths in NI

A further 1,012 individuals have tested positive for Covid-19 in Northern Ireland in the past 24 hours and the virus has been linked to the deaths of five more people.

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Israel cautiously emerges from second virus lockdown

Israel has started cautiously emerging from a second coronavirus lockdown after a month of tight restrictions, reopening preschools, kindergartens, beaches and national parks, with numbers of new infections falling.

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We need a clear and detailed update on Covid from Govt

The Coalition party leaders have bought themselves some time following yesterday's deliberations.

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Coronavirus stays active on skin for nine hours - study

The coronavirus remains active on human skin for nine hours, Japanese researchers have found.

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Melbourne lifts two-hour limit on time spent outside

Restrictions in Australia's second-biggest city were eased slightly today following a steady decline in new coronavirus cases, but officials stopped short of ending a controversial "stay-at-home" rule.

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Ministers continue to consider NPHET's Level 5 recommendation

Senior ministers and officials will continue their considerations today about what approach to take regarding the National Public Health Emergency Team's recommendation of introducing Level 5 restrictions across the country for six weeks.

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New daily record for Covid cases, with highest 14-day rate

A new record for the highest number of Covid-19 cases reported on a single day here has been reached.

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Global coronavirus death toll tops 1.1 million, latest tally shows

The total number of declared deaths from Covid-19 has passed 1.1 million around the world, according to a tally by the AFP news agency from official sources.

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1,031 new virus cases and two further deaths in Northern Ireland

There have been two further coronavirus-related deaths and 1,031 new cases reported in Northern Ireland in the past 24 hours.

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'Trepidation and fear among teachers' over Level 5 - ASTI

ASTI General Secretary Kieran Christie has said there is "trepidation and fear among teachers and students" this weekend with the possibility of society moving to Level 5 and schools remaining open.

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New Covid-19 restrictions for Italy's Lombardy region

The Italian region of Lombardy, the first European epicentre of the coronavirus pandemic, has ordered all bars to shut at midnight tonight as it battles a second wave of the virus.

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Covid-19 case in Pope's Vatican residence

A man living in the same Vatican residence as Pope Francis has tested positive for Covid-19 and gone into isolation, the Vatican has revealed.

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More checkpoints as gardaí focus on crime prevention, helping vulnerable

Gardaí are increasing the number of checkpoints in place across the country this weekend with an enhanced focus on crime prevention and detection.

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244 coronavirus patients in hospitals, 30 in ICU

The number of patients in hospital with Covid-19 is relatively stable, according to the latest figures.

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On the cusp of lockdown 2.0

Despite the bitter weather, winter in Ireland has its way of exceeding our sometimes disappointing summers.

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Bamboozled public need certainty amid virus uncertainty

It is no exaggeration to say that at this stage in the coronavirus emergency, people are dazed and bamboozled, confused even. And who could blame them for feeling a bit lost.

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Government to consider tighter Covid restrictions

The leaders of the three coalition parties along with the Ministers for Health, Finance and Public Expenditure and Reform, are to meet later today to discuss a recommendation to move to level five of Covid-19 restrictions.

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'Winter nights are very long when you live alone'

Organisations who work with older people and those who live alone have called for greater clarity around what circumstances people are allowed to bring other people into their homes.

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England faces more local lockdowns as Covid cases rise

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has said he will intervene with further localised restrictions to fight a rapidly growing second wave of the coronavirus pandemic after more of northwest England was put on the highest Covid-19 alert level.

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Covid-19: Dept notified of three further deaths, 1,000 new Covid cases

The Department of Health has been notified of three new covid-related deaths, and 1,000 new cases.

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Anger and sadness as Level 4 restrictions take effect in Donegal

Worry, anger, despair and sadness were all emotions expressed today in Donegal on day one of Level 4 restrictions.

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Meath woman sends message of hope and resilience as she turns 107

A 107-year-old Co Meath woman has sent a message of hope, belief and resilience to the people of Ireland in the midst of the challenges facing them during the Covid-19 restrictions.

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Two further deaths and 1,299 new cases reported in NI

There have been 1,299 new Covid-19 cases in Northern Ireland and two further deaths in the last 24-hour reporting period, according to the NI Department of Health.

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DPD Ireland to create 700 jobs nationwide as deliveries soar

Parcel delivery company DPD Ireland has announced plans to expand its operations nationwide and will create 700 new jobs before the end of the year.

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Uncontrolled spread of Covid-19 'greatest threat' to health service - Henry

The widespread uncontrolled community transmission of Covid-19 represents "the greatest threat to our healthcare services," according to the Health Service Executive's Chief Clinical Officer.

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Household visits restricted, three counties on Level 4

A countrywide restriction on household visits is in effect for four weeks as part of efforts to contain the spread of Covid-19.

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Trump insists pandemic almost over, Biden says he did 'nothing'

US President Donald Trump delivered a combative defence at a town hall style event last night, while his Democratic rival Joe Biden - offering a glaring contrast in style in a rival town hall - accused him of doing "nothing" to end the pandemic.

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'Sweet 16' party becomes 'superspreader' event in New York

A 16th birthday party in New York state became a super-spreader event with dozens of attendees contracting coronavirus, according to officials.

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Schools are safe, general trends concerning - NPHET briefing

At this evening's Covid-19 briefing by the National Public Health Emergency Team, a number of speakers outlined why they believe schools are relatively safe environments, while concern was expressed over the general trends in the virus.

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Archbishop concerned by negative trends during pandemic

The Archbishop of Dublin has noted the emergence of negative trends in Irish society during the Covid-19 pandemic.

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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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