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Second lockdown in Melbourne after spike in virus cases

A heavy police clampdown affecting five million people is in place in Australia to contain a flare-up of coronavirus cases, with checkpoints set up around Melbourne to ensure people stay at home.

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July stimulus package to be 'radical and far reaching' - Varadkar

The Tánaiste has said the Government's July stimulus plan should be ready the week after next and will be a multi-billion euro package.

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London hospital shuts A&E over Covid-19 outbreak

A hospital in British Prime Minister Boris Johnson's west London constituency said it had closed to emergency patients after an outbreak of coronavirus.

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WHO urged to update guidance over virus transmission

A scientist, who was one of 239 signatories of a letter to the World Health Organization over concerns Covid-19 could be an airborne virus, has called on the UN health body to update its guidance.

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IDA Ireland warns of 'challenging' FDI outlook amid Covid-19

The chief executive of IDA Ireland has warned that the outlook for Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) here over the next two years looks "very challenging", as the Covid-19 pandemic continues to disrupt global trade.

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12 confirmed cases of Covid-19 in hospitals

There are 12 confirmed cases of Covid-19 in hospitals, according to the latest figures from the Health Service Executive.

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Dramatic rise in online scams during pandemic

Fraudulent emails and text messages tricking people to share personal and banking details increased during the Covid-19 crisis, according to gardaí.

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House prices down 3.3% so far this year, rents up 0.2% - Daft.ie

House sale prices fell by an average of 3.3% in the year to June, according to the latest Daft.ie Housing Market Report.

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AGSI critical of garda management over Covid-19 supports

Garda Sergeants and Inspectors say the easing of Covid-19 restrictions has made policing the emergency regulations more difficult and has caused confusion among frontline officers.

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Covid-19 recovery must include human rights, equality - IHREC

Human Rights and equality must be built into Ireland's recovery following Covid-19, according to the Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission, which has published its annual report.

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'Teachers more than anyone else want to get back in front of their students'

"A full return to school is what everyone is aiming for," said Alan Mongey, representing second level school principals at yesterday's Oireachtas Special Committee on Covid-19 Response.

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Coronavirus cases in US, Latin America and the Caribbean rise to over 6 million

The number of coronavirus cases in the United States has risen to over 3 million, after a daily record of 60,209 new cases.

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WHO studying evidence on airborne Covid transmission

The World Health Organization has said it will study fresh evidence on airborne transmission of the coronavirus, after an international group of scientists concluded it could spread far beyond two metres.

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110,000 people see cut in PUP from €350 to €203 a week

When the coronavirus struck, singer Mary Coughlan lost almost all her pre-booked gigs - including Glastonbury.

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US to force out foreign students taking classes fully online

Foreign students in the United States - numbering in the hundreds of thousands - will have to leave the country if their classes are all taught online this autumn or if they transfer to another school with in-person instruction, a government agency has said.

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Brazil's Jair Bolsonaro tests positive for coronavirus

Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro has said he tested positive for the novel coronavirus, adding in a television interview that he was in good health despite running a fever.

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App sees Ireland take leap into Covid tracing unknown

Ireland has taken its first leap into the world of coronavirus tracing apps.

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School principals warn against family foreign holidays

The President of the National Association of Principals and Deputy Principals has warned families against taking foreign holidays if they wish their children to be in a position to return to school in late August or September.

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Mandatory quarantine not possible to enforce - Ryan

The Minister for Transport has said a mandatory quarantine is not possible to enforce for those entering Ireland but stricter control measures are set to be introduced.

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Euro zone set for deeper recession, weaker rebound

The euro zone economy will drop deeper into recession this year and rebound less strongly in 2021 than previously thought, the European Commission forecast today, with France, Italy and Spain struggling the most due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

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Irish economy to fall 8.5% in 2020 before 2021 recovery

The European Commission has said that Ireland's GDP is projected to contract by 8.5% in 2020.

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Worsening of dementia symptoms during pandemic - Alzheimer Society

Dementia symptoms have become worse due to a lack of stimulation during Covid-19 restrictions, according to the Chief Executive of the Alzheimer Society.

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Covid-19 committee will hear Govt debt 'affordable'

Governor of the Central Bank Gabriel Makhlouf will tell the Dáil's Special Committee on Covid-19 Response today that the rise in Government debt is "warranted, necessary and affordable".

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Brazil's Bolsonaro takes virus test after showing symptoms

Brazilian president Jair Bolsonaro, who has long minimised the risks posed by the coronavirus, has said he has been tested after showing symptoms including a fever.

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Child poverty to increase unless some economic recovery in 2020 - ESRI

Child poverty will increase sharply unless there is some economic recovery this year, according to new research by the Economic and Social Research Institute.

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New Covid-19 track and trace app to launch

The Department of Health and the Health Service Executive will today launch a Covid-19 tracker app, which will help identify close contacts of people who test positive for the disease.

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Antibody study shows no herd immunity to Covid-19 in Spain

A large-scale study into Covid-19 in Spain has found that only 5% of the population has antibodies - nowhere near the levels needed to achieve herd immunity.

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Govt advice against non-essential overseas travel to remain until 20 July

The Taoiseach has said the Government will take a cautious approach to international travel and non-essential travel is not advised until at least 20 July.

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At a glance: All the latest Covid-19 global developments

More than 534,300 dead

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IGDB urges public to be mindful of challenges faced by guide dog owners

Forrest like his human counterparts is trying adapt to a new way of life as Covid-19 restrictions lift.

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INTO seeks certainty on substitute teachers ahead of school reopening

INTO General Secretary John Boyle has called for issues around substitute teachers, sickness and class sizes to be examined further by the Department of Education so that when teachers and children go back to school, "they stay back".

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Numbers on Pandemic Unemployment Payment fall as economy picks up pace

The number of people receiving the Covid-19 Pandemic Unemployment Payment has fallen from 439,000 last week to 412,900.

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'Obligation on everyone to behave' - Govt concerned over street drinking scenes

The Taoiseach has warned that the planned full reopening of pubs on 20 July could be delayed.

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Delays likely to see BreastCheck screening extended to three years

BreastCheck screening will not resume until September and will see an initial 80,000 paused appointments seen first, according to the Chief Clinical Officer at the Health Service Executive, Dr Colm Henry.

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Doors reopen: Business owners reflect on week one

It was a challenging but rewarding week for many businesses, as they welcomed back customers for the first time since the end of March.

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Coronavirus - crisis or opportunity for aircraft leasing sector?

Aviation went through something of a 'golden decade' in the ten years up to 2020.

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Jobless - what will 2020's graduates do now?

Youth unemployment now stands at 45% in Ireland, according to the latest CSO figures.

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Warning of virus spike after 'predictable' street drinking scenes

Large public gatherings will inevitably lead to more spikes of the coronavirus, a former professor of Population Health Medicine has warned.

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Trump to hold outdoor rally in New Hampshire

US President Donald Trump will host an outdoor campaign rally in New Hampshire, his team said yesterday, after his last rally drew criticism for ignoring coronavirus health guidelines.

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Broadway star Nick Cordero dies aged 41 after coronavirus virus battle

Broadway and TV actor Nick Cordero, who spent months in intensive care being treated for the coronavirus and lost his leg from complications has died, his wife said.

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Australia to seal off virus-hit state as outbreak worsens

Australia will effectively seal off the state of Victoria from the rest of the country, authorities said today, announcing unprecedented measures to tackle a worrying surge in coronavirus cases.

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Covid-19: Travel guidelines to be discussed by Cabinet

Restrictions on international travel as a result of the Covid-19 virus are expected to be extended until 20 July under proposals to be considered by the Cabinet today.

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Covid-19: No further deaths, 18 additional cases

There have been no further deaths from Covid-19, the Department of Health has confirmed. The total number of deaths here from the virus remains at 1,741.

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Spain imposes second local coronavirus lockdown in two days

The northwestern Spanish region of Galicia has imposed restrictions on about 70,000 people following a Covid-19 outbreak.

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Latest global developments in Covid-19 crisis

Here are the latest global developments in the coronavirus crisis:

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Govt looking at possible 'design changes' to wage subsidy scheme

Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform Michael McGrath has said the Government is looking at the possibility of "certain design changes" to the Temporary Wage Subsidy Scheme.

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Publicans condemn images of street drinking in Dublin

A body representing publicans has strongly criticised images that have emerged on social media of people drinking on the streets of Dublin city centre last night.

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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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