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The Minister for Further and Higher Education has said the decision to not proceed with phase 4 of reopening the country increases the ability to ensure that children return to education in September.

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Concern over shops 'policing' non-mandatory wearing of face masks

Shops and other retail outlets should not be expected to police the wearing of face masks, which will be difficult to impose "unless the Government makes it mandatory", according to the Retail Grocery Dairy and Allied Trades Association.

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IMF chief warns global economy 'not out of the woods yet'

Despite some signs of recovery, the global economy faces continued challenges, including the possibility of a second wave of Covid19, and governments should keep their support programs in place, IMF chief Kristalina Georgieva has said.

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Taoiseach acknowledges delay to lifting restrictions a 'hammer blow' for pubs

Taoiseach Micheál Martin has said he acknowledge the delayed reopening of pubs will be a hammer blow to the sector but pressing the pause button on the next phase or reopening is the right thing to do.

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Vintners say delay to pub reopening 'a hammer blow'

The reopening of all pubs, bars, nightclubs and casinos has been deferred until 10 August.

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Civil servants must take extra or unpaid leave if they travel abroad

The Department of Public Expenditure and Reform has confirmed that all 340,000 civil and public service employees who undertake non-essential foreign travel must use additional annual leave or pre-arranged unpaid leave to self-isolate for 14 days on return.

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At a glance: Face coverings, house visits, nightclubs

The Government has announced its latest measures to help prevent a resurgence of the spread of the Covid-19 virus.

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There are dangers ahead - but this is not a second wave

With Ireland well into Phase 3 of the reopening roadmap - and some restrictions were lifted earlier than planned - this country has done well to reach this point in the battle with coronavirus.

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Face coverings to be mandatory in all shops, retail settings

The Government has announced that face coverings must now be worn in all shops, retail settings and shopping centres.

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Childcare providers seek Govt support to stay open

Concerns have been raised by childcare providers as the majority of businesses say that they will not be able to remain open without Government support.

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Vast majority of pubs complying with Covid guidelines - just 37 potential breaches

The vast majority of pubs are complying with Covid-19 public health guidelines, gardaí have confirmed, with Operation Navigation uncovering just 37 potential breaches of the regulations so far.

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Compulsory face coverings in shops, indoors discussed

The wearing of face coverings is likely to be made compulsory in shops and other indoor settings, following a meeting of Cabinet this evening.

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UCD students concerned over university's teaching plans

Students at the country's largest university have expressed concern that it may be "overpromising" on the amount of face to face, as opposed to online, learning that students will be able to avail of come September.

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Melbourne police fine Pokemon Go fans and KFC diners

Pokemon Go enthusiasts and KFC guests are among hundreds of people fined since Melbourne entered a second Covid-19 lockdown, police have said.

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Dr Fauci says US schools should decide for themselves whether to reopen or not

US school districts hit hard by the coronavirus outbreak, under pressure from President Donald Trump to resume classes, should decide for themselves whether to reopen based on their circumstances, leading infectious disease expert Anthony Fauci said.

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Moderna Covid-19 vaccine has positive Phase 1 results

Moderna Inc's experimental vaccine for the novel coronavirus showed it was safe and provoked immune responses in all 45 healthy volunteers in an early-stage study, US researchers have reported.

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Expert group calls for government strategy to eliminate Covid-19

A group of experts in science and medicine from across Ireland has called for a strategy from Government to eliminate Covid-19 from the country.

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Unwanted items get new lease of life during pandemic

Baking banana bread, zoom catch-ups and online exercise classes - just some of the activities we've turned to during the pandemic.

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Publicans call for clarity on reopening dates

Less than a week out from the scheduled final phase of the government's reopening plan, publicans say they have yet to receive guidelines for premises that don't serve food and are worried they won't be able to re-open.

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Covid-19: Dept confirms no further deaths, 32 more cases

The Department of Health has announced no additional deaths linked to Covid-19 and 32 further confirmed cases.

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UK publican using electric fence to enforce distancing

A pub landlord in Cornwall, southwest England, has devised a shocking method to enforce social distancing at his bar - by installing an electric fence.

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Opposition critical of Govt leave proposal for parents

The Government's proposal to extend paid leave for parents of babies born during the pandemic has been criticized as "utterly bizarre" and "cynical" by the opposition.

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Ryanair to cut 1,000 flights between Ireland and UK for September and August

Ryanair says it plans to cut up to 1,000 flights between Ireland and the UK during the months of August and September because of the ongoing travel restrictions.

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Macron hosts downsized Bastille Day

French President Emmanuel Macron hosted a subdued Bastille Day ceremony on Tuesday to honour the country's medical workers amid the coronavirus pandemic, before outlining his response to the country's most severe health and economic crisis since World War II.

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GRA calls for policing expert to be added to NPHET

The President of the Garda Representative Association has called for someone with an in-depth knowledge of policing to become a member of the National Public Health Emergency Team (NPHET) "to avoid confusion and last minute instruction and guidelines".

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AGSI say law unworkable unless transport staff involved

Garda representatives have warned that laws requiring face coverings to be worn on public transport will be unworkable unless transport staff are willing to be involved.

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ALONE received 27,000 calls since Covid-19 restrictions put in place

ALONE, the organisation that supports older people, has received more than 27,000 calls for support since March when Covid-19 restrictions were put in place.

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Trump fuels, then downplays, tensions with virus expert Fauci

US President Donald Trump has said he has a "very good" working relationship with America's top infectious disease specialist, despite repeatedly undercutting the respected scientist amid the coronavirus pandemic.

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Large fines for lying on Covid-19 forms in Australia

A group of six people have been fined AU$4,000 (€2,450) each after lying on border declaration forms whilst trying to enter Queensland from New South Wales on Saturday.

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Dáil to hear Covid-19's impact on mental health funding

The Dáil's Special Committee on Covid-19 Response will hear from representatives from the Mental Health Commission and voluntary mental health groups this morning.

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Johnson makes face coverings compulsory in shops in England

The British government has made wearing a face covering compulsory in shops and supermarkets in England from next week.

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Asia ramps up coronavirus curbs as new clusters erupt

Australian states tightened borders and restricted pub visits today, while Disney prepared to close its Hong Kong theme park and Japan stepped up tracing as a jump in novel coronavirus cases across Asia fanned fears of a second wave of infections.

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NPHET to discuss Phase 4 easing of Covid-19 restrictions

The National Public Health Emergency Team will meet today to discuss a range of issues, including the Phase 4 easing of Covid 19-restrictions due to take place next Monday.

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Proposals for credit guarantee scheme for businesses impacted by Covid-19

The Government has given the go-ahead for the publication of proposed legislation that will, if enacted, establish the new credit guarantee scheme to help businesses impacted by the Covid-19 crisis.

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Covid-19: Interim report on nursing homes is published

An interim report by the Covid-19 Nursing Homes Expert Panel has been published.

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Tourists who did not quarantine turned away from Tralee restaurant

Customers at a town centre restaurant in Tralee, Co Kerry are being temperature checked and asked if they have been abroad.

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Parents of children born during pandemic to take an additional three weeks of leave

The Minister for Children has announced Cabinet approval for parents of children born during the pandemic to take an additional three weeks of parents leave.

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Covid-19: No further deaths, 11 new cases

There have no further deaths from Covid-19 reported to the Department of Health for the second day in a row. The death toll here remains at 1,746.

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PUP sees largest weekly decrease since economy reopened

The number of people claiming the Covid-19 Pandemic Unemployment Payment has seen another significant drop this week as the economy reopens - but claimants wishing to continue receiving the payment must confirm their eligibility by today, or risk losing the welfare support.

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Croke Park to host major Muslim festival

Croke Park will host the next major event in the Muslim calendar, Eid Al Adha.

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Calls for further clarification on self-isolation for travellers

An associate professor of economics at the University of Limerick has said that more clarity is needed for people working in tourism and hospitality faced with doing business with tourists who may not have self-isolated after arriving here.

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Most employees want to retain option to work from home

Over 80% of Irish employees want to continue to spend at least part of their week working from home when normal life resumes after the coronavirus pandemic, a survey shows.

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Spanish court suspends lockdown of virus-hit Catalonia area

A local court in Spain has suspended a home confinement order imposed on more than 200,000 people in the region of Catalonia after an upsurge in virus cases.

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Australian pub cluster adds to second-wave coronavirus fears

Australia's most populous state reported 14 new cases of Covid-19 today, with a growing cluster at a pub used by freight drivers travelling the country adding to fears of a second wave of the virus.

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Cabinet to discuss stimulus plan at today's meeting

Ministers will meet at Dublin Castle this afternoon to discuss a number of issues including the July stimulus package, which is aimed at saving businesses and jobs, and Brexit.

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Foreign holidays cancelled: Can travel agents survive?

They survived the online revolution, but will Ireland's travel agents survive the Covid-19 pandemic?

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Stimulus plan, Brexit on agenda as Cabinet heads to meeting

Ministers will meet at Dublin Castle this afternoon to discuss a number of issues including the July stimulus package, which is aimed at saving businesses and jobs, and Brexit.

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Masks compulsory on public transport from today

Regulations to enforce the compulsory wearing of face coverings on public transport come into effect today.

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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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