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2021 Olympics will be 'games that conquered Covid' - IOC

Tokyo's postponed Olympics will go ahead next year regardless of the coronavirus pandemic, IOC vice president John Coates said, vowing they will be the "games that conquered Covid".

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India's coronavirus infections overtake Brazil

India has displaced Brazil to take second place after the United States in terms of coronavirus infections, with 90,082 new cases whose numbers are expected to grow, while some cities reopened underground train services which have been shut for months.

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Draft guidelines for reopening of pubs drawn up

A strict table service policy will be in place and counter service will be prohibited under draft guidelines for the reopening of pubs that do not serve food.

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'It's been a rollercoaster,' say Leaving Cert students in Tralee school

Over 60,000 students across Ireland have just hours to wait for their Leaving Cert results - due to be released tomorrow morning.

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Irish 14-day incidence of Covid-19 increases to 33.2

Ireland's 14-day incidence of Covid-19 cases per 100,000 has increased to 33.2, according to the latest figures from the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control.

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France places seven regions on high alert for Covid-19

French authorities have placed seven more departments covering major cities such as Lille, Strasbourg and Dijon on high alert as increases in Covid-19 infections accelerate, the government has said.

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Strict lockdown in Melbourne extended by two weeks

Australian officials have extended a strict virus lockdown in Melbourne by two weeks, saying new cases had not dropped enough to prevent another spike.

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What happens after 17 September to those on PUP?

For over 225,000 people still claiming the Covid-19 Pandemic Unemployment Payment, 17 September will be an important day.

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Covid-19 forces more businesses to pull down shutters

Next week Mark O'Connell will close his takeaway café The Runner Bean after more than three decades in business.

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Covid-19: Indian cases surge, Melbourne protesters arrested

India has become the third country to pass four million coronavirus infections, setting a new record daily surge in cases as the pandemic shows no sign of peaking.

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Irish 14-day incidence of Covid-19 at 29.6 - ECDC

Ireland's 14-day coronavirus incidence rate remains higher than several countries that are not on the Green List for travel, including Britain, Germany, Sweden and Poland, according to figures from the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control.

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Covid-19: Keeping our cool amid the coronavirus heat

There was a wonderful moment this week, as I was leaving the Department of Health building, after a live broadcast for the 1pm television news.

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'We are still in control of Covid-19' - Ronan Glynn

The Acting Chief Medical Officer has said that Irish people have learned to live safely with Covid-19, and that the virus was still "under control here".

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Virtual conference on virus management takes place today

A virtual conference for medical professionals and the public on the management of critically-ill patients with coronavirus will take place today.

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No coronavirus vaccine until mid-2021, warns WHO

The World Health Organization has said it does not expect widespread immunisation against coronavirus until mid-2021, tempering hopes just as research revealed encouraging early results from a Russian vaccine.

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98 more cases of Covid-19 confirmed, no further deaths

The Department of Health has announced 98 more cases of the coronavirus, bringing the total number of cases to 29,303.

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Dr Ronan Glynn on children's concerns about coronavirus

This week, children around the country went back to school following six months away from the classroom, after the Covid-19 pandemic led to school closures in March.

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Apprenticeship opportunities highlighted for employers

Almost 200 employers have applied for the inclusion of a total of 310 apprentices under the Government's new apprenticeship scheme.

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Final cost of Government's TWSS hits almost €2.9 billion

The final cost of the Government's Temporary Wage Subsidy Scheme was almost €2.9 billion when it expired last Monday, according to the latest figures from the Revenue Commissioners who administered the scheme.

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Kelleher raised MEP quarantine issue before golf event

Fianna Fáil MEP Billy Kelleher said he raised the issue of relaxing Covid-19 rules governing their return to Ireland from Belgium or France before the controversy over the Oireachtas Golf Society Event in Clifden last month.

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Review on reopening schools against health screening

A review of international public health guidance on Covid and the reopening schools has found general agreement that health screening measures, including temperature screening, should not be conducted.

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Mice on the menu as Malawi battles shortages due to Covid

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Berlusconi admitted to hospital after positive virus test

Italy's former prime minister Silvio Berlusconi, who recently tested positive for the novel coronavirus, has been admitted to hospital.

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The Irish returning home due to the impact of Covid-19

The number of Irish people returning home to live is already at its highest level for 13 years, according to figures published last month by the Central Statistics Office.

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Sporting groups to meet ministers over restrictions

Sporting organisations are to meet Government ministers and the Acting Chief Medical officer over current coronavirus restrictions.

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Employee burnout looming due to Covid-19 - survey

A new survey reveals that 60% of employees in Ireland are feeling more stressed since the onset of Covid-19, with 67% of women reporting increased levels of stress compared with 45% of men.

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Families of children with disabilities feel left behind as country reopens

The return to school fuelled anxiety for some households this week.

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Confusion for travellers over UK quarantine rules

Travellers to the UK faced what the transport minister said was confusion as Wales and Scotland imposed a quarantine on arrivals from Portugal but England and Northern Ireland held back from restrictions.

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Govt defends 28-day record rule for pubs, restaurants

The Government has defended the temporary measure requiring restaurants and and pubs serving food to retain records of all food orders for 28 days.

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Brazil passes four million virus cases amid signs pandemic slowing

Brazil passed four million Covid-19 cases as health ministry officials said infections were beginning to slow in the world's second worst-hit country.

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MEPs seek to avoid quarantine if virus test is negative

Irish MEPs have written to the Government seeking a relaxation of the Covid-19 rules governing their return to Ireland from Belgium or France.

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Batman filming halted as reportedly Pattinson falls ill with virus

Filming for the latest Batman-centered film, starring Robert Pattinson, has been halted in Britain after the actor reportedly tested positive for the coronavirus, just days after shooting had resumed.

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UNICEF report finds that Irish children struggle with mental health

A new UNICEF report ranks Ireland in the top third of countries for child wellbeing but shows young people here struggling with their mental health.

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Publicans condemn 'crazy' new rule to retain orders for 28 days

Publicans have criticised what they describe as a "crazy" new law requiring restaurants and pubs serving food to record all individual food orders and keep the information for 28 days.

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Employers to be notified if workers test positive for Covid-19

Employers are to be notified if an employee tests positive for Covid-19 but without naming the worker involved, under new rules being introduced by the Health Service Executive this week.

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UN warns Covid-19 pandemic will rob refugee children of future prospects

The United Nations has warned the coronavirus pandemic will rob millions of refugee children of their future prospects as new infections are on the rise globally.

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Hotelier warns people not sure how to claim Stay and Spend tax break

The chief executive of the Doolin Hotel in Co Clare has welcomed the Stay and Spend scheme put in place to support the hospitality sector this winter but said it is confusing and people are not sure how to claim the Government-backed tax break.

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'No one is indestructible' warns doctor battling post-Covid syndrome

Two years ago, Owen O'Flynn climbed Kilimanjaro and last year he climbed Carrauntoohil.

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Audiology services hit by staff redeployments due to Covid-19

A national Government directive has resulted in a number of audiologists being redeployed from their front line services to Covid-19 contact tracing duties.

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Increase in virus cases among elderly and vulnerable

The National Public Health Emergency Team will meet today to review the latest Covid-19 trends.

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Steroids reduce death risk in critically ill Covid-19 patients, say studies

Treating critically ill Covid-19 patients with corticosteroid drugs reduces the risk of death by 20% regardless of which steroid is used.

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Clare school shuts for week after link to Covid-19 case

A Co Clare primary school has been closed for at least a week after a number of staff members were identified as close contacts of a case of Covid-19.

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89 new cases of coronavirus, one further death

The Department of Health has been notified of 89 additional cases of Covid-19 and one further death.

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Pupils sent home from second Dublin school after Covid-19 case

A number of pupils have been sent home from a primary school in west Dublin following a positive case of Covid-19.

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Unions call for 'urgent' review of distancing measures in schools

Teachers' unions are calling for an urgent review of physical distancing requirements for schools.

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New powers will allow gardaí to close pubs for a month over non-compliance with Covid rules

Minister for Justice Helen McEntee has said that new legislation to give gardaí additional powers of enforcement will allow them to close down pubs for up to a month if they are in breach of public health guidelines, and they will do so when a publican refuses to comply with the rules.

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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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