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England could face "national action" and "very extensive local lockdowns" in the event of a winter coronavirus wave, the British government has said, with a "worst-case scenario" of 80,000 deaths.

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The coronavirus lottery - It could be you

You may ask, what on earth is there that might connect coronavirus to the National Lottery?

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As schools reopen, challenge now is to keep them open

A collective sigh of relief will have been breathed by many school principals as their facilities - both primary and post primary closed on Friday evening for the weekend. There will have been sighs of relief from parents too, and others.

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Half of Covid-19 mortgage payment breaks still active

Around half of the almost 86,000 mortgage payment breaks that have been granted to borrowers since they were introduced by lenders here in March were still active at the end of last week.

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Death by television in Phil Hogan's 'Saipan moment'

Robin Swann's career is travelling in a different direction to that of Phil Hogan, Dara Calleary and Barry Cowen. In November 2019, after two uneventful years when he failed to take the Ulster Unionist party from its role as bit player in Northern Ireland politics, Robin threw in the towel as leader.

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40% top-up to the restart grant for pubs, bars and nightclubs

The Government has announced a further €16 million support package for pubs, bars and nightclubs.

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Hungary to close borders over rise in coronavirus infections

Hungary will close its borders to foreigners from 1 September to curb a rise in coronavirus infections and Hungarians returning from abroad will have to go into quarantine, Prime Minister Viktor Orban's cabinet chief said today.

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Level of excess mortality fell last month, CSO figures show

The level of excess mortality in Ireland caused by the coronavirus pandemic fell last month, according to updated analysis of death notices published by the Central Statistics Office.

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UK govt to encourage home workers to return to offices

A senior minister in the UK has said there is a "limit" to working from home as the British government looks to encourage staff back into offices after another commuter-focused business announced job cuts.

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New Health Passport Ireland app to help manage Covid-19 testing

A pilot of a new app and digital platform has launched which aims to make it easier for businesses and individuals to manage Covid-19 testing.

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New EWSS aims to save jobs for longer - Donohoe

Finance Minister Paschal Donohoe has said that employers will have to re-register for the new Employment Wage Subsidy Scheme.

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Cases of Covid-19 reported in 19 childcare services since June

Nineteen childcare services have notified authorities about confirmed cases of Covid-19 in the nine weeks since the sector re-opened.

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US surpasses 180,000 virus deaths

The United States has passed the grim milestone of 180,000 coronavirus deaths, according to Johns Hopkins University's real-time tracker.

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Gardaí to be given more powers to shut pubs breaching guidelines

Gardaí will be given stronger powers to shut pubs not following public health regulations under proposals going to Cabinet this afternoon.

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Slight rise in patients in hospital with Covid-19

The number of people in hospital with Covid-19 is 30, an increase of two on the previous day.

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Ryanair passenger taken off flight after Covid-19 test text

A passenger was taken off a Ryanair flight at a London airport after receiving a text saying he tested positive for coronavirus.

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WHO team investigating Covid-19 origin to travel to Wuhan

The head of the World Health Organization has said an international mission the agency is organising to travel to China to investigate the origin of the coronavirus would go to Wuhan, where the first infections were detected late last year.

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Covid testing of school children, staff fast-tracked

The testing of school children and staff for Covid-19 is to be fast tracked to enable results within 24 to 48 hours, the Department of Health has said.

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8,000 employers registered for new Employee Wage Subsidy Scheme

With just five days to go until the Government's Temporary Wage Subsidy Scheme expires, 8,000 employers have now registered for the new Employee Wage Subsidy Scheme which will replace it from next Tuesday, September 1.

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Ireland's 14-day incidence of Covid cases rises to 31.1

The latest figures from the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) show that Ireland's 14-day incidence of Covid-19 cases per 100,000 people now stands at 31.1.

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Covid: 1 in 3 parents concerned over school environment

A survey by the Central Statistics Office has found that one in three parents of school going children are "extremely" or "very" concerned about the ability of their child's school to provide a safe environment in the context of Covid-19.

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Regeneron to create 400 jobs at Limerick plant

400 new jobs are on their way to Limerick following the announcement by pharmaceutical company Regeneron that it is expanding its operations there.

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Restrictions impact Australians seeking to return home

Around 200 Australians in Ireland are seeking to return home but have found themselves unable to do so due to restrictions on international arrivals in Australia.

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WATCH: HSE briefing to focus on school return

This morning's HSE briefing will focus on the return to schools as well as the daily Covid-19 outbreak.

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Germany may extend major event ban until 31 December

Germany may extend a ban on major events until at least the end of the year as part of a package of measures to help contain the spread of the coronavirus, a draft document showed, ahead of a meeting of Chancellor Angela Merkel with state leaders.

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2021 BT Young Scientist competition to be virtual event

The 2021 BT Young Scientist & Technology Exhibition will be a virtual event and organisers say they will rise to the challenge to make it a spectacular success.

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NPHET meeting to discuss restrictions in Kildare

The National Public Health Emergency Team will meet today to review the latest trends on Covid-19 and the situation in Kildare, which remains under restrictions.

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What we learned from today's Covid-19 committee

Nearly six months on from the first confirmed case here of Covid-19, we have a better understanding of the virus, despite the many uncertainties that remain.

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Covid-19 guidelines for students with health conditions published

The Department of Education has published guidelines as to how primary schools should support children who cannot attend school because they have a health condition which places them at high risk in relation to Covid-19.

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Wedding guests must wear face covering when not at table

Wedding guests will have to wear face coverings when arriving at or leaving their table, according to new guidelines for reopening hotels and guesthouses by Fáilte Ireland.

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Leaving Cert exams set for evenings and weekends in November

This year's postponed Leaving Cert exams will begin on 16 November, subject to public health advice, the Department of Education has said.

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Covid-19 cases per 100,000 in Ireland at 28.5 - ECDC

The latest figures show that the 14-day cumulative number of cases of Covid-19 in Ireland for every 100,000 people is 28.5, according to the European Centre for Disease Control.

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Vast majority of older children should be social distancing - NPHET

Acting Chief Medical Officer Dr Ronan Glynn has said that NPHET expects and hopes, from a public health perspective, that the vast majority of older children in primary schools should be maintaining a distance of one metre between each other.

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38 virus cases associated with ABP meat plant in Co Tipperary

Meat processing giant ABP has said that 22 members of staff at its plant in Cahir in Co Tipperary, along with 16 close contacts, have tested positive for Covid-19.

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Legal risks for Covid vaccine makers hampers EU deals

The European Union is offering only partial protection to vaccine makers against legal risks from side-effects of their potential Covid-19 shots, European officials said, in a move that is hampering deals and contrasts with US policy.

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Anger as shed to be used as school Covid-19 isolation room

Parents and staff at a national school outside Athlone in Co Westmeath have strongly criticised the Department of Education for a lack of assistance in helping the school come up with more space to teach classes at a social distance and provide an appropriate isolation area for children who have Covid-19 symptoms.

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Irish teachers on back to school around the world

Earlier this year, schools around the world closed their doors.

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Galway event a 'slap in the face', says Donnelly, as he calls on Hogan to 'consider his position'

Minister for Health Stephen Donnelly has called on EU Commissioner for Trade Phil Hogan to "listen to the Taoiseach and Tánaiste" and consider resigning due to the fallout from the Oireachtas golf society dinner.

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British govt U-turn as masks to be worn in schools

Face coverings should be worn by secondary pupils and staff in local lockdown areas of England, and at the discretion of post-primary schools across the country, the British Government announced in another policy U-turn.

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Majority believe positive Covid-19 cases 'reckless' - survey

Over 70% of people across all socio-economic groups believed that someone who contracts Covid-19 has been careless or reckless in following public health advice, according to a survey carried out by the ESRI.

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Health chiefs to face questions over spike in Covid-19 cases

The Special Oireachtas Committee on Covid-19 is sitting today to examine the State's response to the overall spike in cases of the virus.

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USI calls for better protection for student renters

The Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government has invited the Union of Students in Ireland to a meeting to discuss its proposals to strengthen protections for student renters.

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Dept issues guidance for parents as schools reopen

To coincide with the reopening of primary and secondary schools, the Department of Education has drawn up guidance for parents.

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Low community transmission key to reducing schools risk, says consultant

A consultant in infectious diseases has said keeping community transmission of Covid-19 low will be key to reducing the risk within schools.

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Sinn Féin calls for EU Commissioner Phil Hogan to be removed from his post

Sinn Fein's Pearse Doherty has said EU Commissioner Phil Hogan should be removed from his position and he called on the Taoiseach and the Tánaiste to make clear whether they still have confidence in him.

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Health Minister to appear before Oireachtas Covid-19 committee

The Special Oireachtas Committee on Covid-19 will meet tomorrow to examine the State's response to the spike in cases of the virus.

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Hogan tells Commission he adhered to Govt guidelines

EU Trade Commissioner Phil Hogan has published a timeline of his movements in Ireland when he arrived here from Brussels on 31 July, including details of a trip to Adare, Co Limerick to play golf on 13 August.

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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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