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Immunologist and founder of the TCD Biomedical Institute Professor Luke O'Neill says people need to continue adhering to public health guidelines to keep Covid-19 suppressed.

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Public have privacy-related concerns with contract tracing app - survey

A survey has shown that while there is a willingness by the public to download a contract tracing app to curb the Covid-19 pandemic, many have concerns with it over privacy.

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Kerry tourism industry facing €400m Covid-19 hit

Three independent economic studies have indicated that Kerry will be one of the counties hardest hit by the coronavirus pandemic, because of its dependence on tourism.

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Health experts say UK must prepare for 'second wave'

UK health experts are calling for an urgent review to ensure Britain is properly prepared for the "real risk" of a second wave of coronavirus.

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US facing 'critical' coronavirus surge

Coronavirus infections are surging across large parts of the United States, the top US infectious disease expert has warned, as the death toll in Latin America passed 100,000.

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Diageo to launch $100m fund to support pub sector

The drinks giant Diageo has announced it is to launch a $100 million fund to help pubs and bars recover following the Covid-19 imposed shutdown of the sector, globally.

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Govt urged to keep homeless accommodation in place

A number of homeless and addiction services have called on the next government to keep accommodation arrangements in place that began at the start of Covid-19.

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Dutch vote to shut mink farms after Covid-19 outbreaks

Dutch politicians have "overwhelmingly" voted in favour of shutting mink farms by the end of the year after several outbreaks of the coronavirus saw thousands of animals being culled.

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Why we need to stop talking about a second wave of Covid-19

Opinion: the concept of a second wave is flawed and creates dangerous misconceptions about the pandemic

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To holiday or not to holiday: What are the implications?

Could the possibility of holidaying abroad this summer have moved a step closer?

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South Africa to start continent's first Covid-19 vaccine pilot

South Africa will roll out the continent's first coronavirus vaccine trial this week, the university leading the pilot said today, as the country grapples with the highest number of cases in Africa.

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Concerns over long-term health impacts of Covid-19

A Consultant in Infectious Disease who is a member of Beaumont Hospital's Post-Covid clinic has said they are worried that some patients who had the coronavirus may have long-term lung damage.

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Judge orders Brazil President Bolsonaro to wear a mask

A federal judge in Brazil ordered President Jair Bolsonaro to wear a face mask in public, after the he repeatedly flouted the coronavirus containment measures in place in Brasilia.

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Why we need to stop talking about a second wave of Covid-19

Opinion: the concept of a second wave is flawed and creates dangerous misconceptions about the pandemic

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'Disturbing' rise in infections in some US states - Fauci

The top infectious disease official in the United States has said that health officials are seeing a "disturbing surge" of Covid-19 infections in states such as Florida, Texas and Arizona.

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Hospital services to return on a phased basis, say HSE

The HSE has said that hospital services will be reintroduced, on a phased basis, over the coming months, due to Covid-19.

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Aviation bubble 'truly burst' by Covid-19, says CityJet executive

The CEO of CityJet has warned that it could take three-four years for aviation to return to anything like 2018-2019 levels, and that most airlines will be 30-40% smaller.

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Daa losing €1m a day since St Patrick's Day

The chief executive of the operator of Dublin and Cork airports has said the financial impact of Covid-19 has been enormous, with losses of around €1m a day since St Patrick's Day.

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Fórsa: Unsafe for SNAs to work on summer programmes

The trade union Fórsa has advised members who are special needs assistants that it is not safe for them to work on summer programmes established to support children with disabilities until the Department of Education publishes guidelines on managing associated risks.

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Novak Djokovic tests positive for Covid-19

Novak Djokovic, the men's world number one tennis player, has tested positive for Covid-19, the Serbian has said in a statement.

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Paper outlining prisons' approach to Covid-19 published

A paper outlining how the Irish Prison Service has kept Covid-19 out its settings has been published by the Oxford University Press.

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Aviation taskforce seeks urgent clarity over process to ease travel restrictions

A taskforce set up to provide advice around rebuilding the aviation industry has recommended that the Government urgently clarifies the process and milestones to be reached to ease the travel restrictions currently in place for non-essential air travel.

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Long term mortgage arrears fall to nine year low in Q1 - Central Bank

The number of home mortgages in arrears for more than 90 days fell to 5.6% at the end of March from 5.7% three months earlier.

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Inquiry call after resignations at NI care home watchdog

An inquiry has been called for after resignations at the board of the watchdog which inspects care homes in Northern Ireland.

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As lockdown lifts, Barcelona plants enjoy a day at the opera

The lights dim, the curtain rises and the music begins - all signs normal life has returned to Barcelona's Liceu opera house, were the seats not filled with some 2,300 plants.

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Center Parcs to reopen in Longford on July 13, but pool to remain shut until later in the month

Center Parcs has said it will re-open its Longford Forest resort in Ballymahon from Monday July 13, but its swimming pool area will remain closed until later in the month.

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Lough Derg pilgrimage cancelled for first time in nearly 200 years

For the first time since 1828, the traditional three-day pilgrimage will not take place on Lough Derg this summer.

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UK's Covid-19 related death toll tops 54,000

The number of deaths involving Covid-19 in the UK has passed 54,000, according to the latest available data.

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Ibec calling for 'dramatic intervention' to save businesses

A Government fund aimed at helping small and medium-sized enterprises to reopen and rebuild - as the Covid-19 pandemic restrictions are eased - needs to be at least quadrupled in size, according to employers' group Ibec.

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Grand Designs: GAA kit makers hope to be bursting at seams

'Dear Santa' letters might feature even more GAA jersey requests than usual this Christmas.

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US virus death toll rises to over 120,000

The United States has passed the grim benchmark of 120,000 deaths from the coronavirus outbreak when it added another 425 fatalities in 24 hours, according to figures from Johns Hopkins University.

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Consumers spent €600 million using contactless payments in May

The impact of Covid-19 on how consumers are spending is recorded in the latest figures from the banking sector.

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Three hospitals with no general and critical care beds free

Three hospitals, St Vincent's in Dublin, Cavan and Mullingar, are listed as having no vacant general beds or critical care beds free,according to the latest HSE acute hospital operational report on Covid-19.

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Crèche owners to warn committee of reduced capacity

Crèche operators will today warn that they may have to reduce capacity in some facilities because new staff will not be covered by the State's Temporary Wage Subsidy Scheme (TWSS).

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Two more Trump campaign staff members test positive for coronavirus

Two more staff members of US President Donald Trump's campaign who were in Tulsa, Oklahoma, for his rally on Saturday have tested positive for the coronavirus, a Trump campaign spokesman said today.

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Easing of restrictions for vulnerable in North announced

Northern Ireland's Health Minister has announced relaxations of restrictions for those who have been advised to shield because they are considered extremely vulnerable to Covid-19.

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China's Li says EU is a partner, despite tensions

China and the European Union are more partners than competitors, Chinese Premier Li Keqiang said today, as the two sides held their first formal talks since ties soured over accusations that Beijing has spread disinformation about the coronavirus.

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Students urged not defer going on to third level over virus restrictions

The President of IT Sligo has urged students not to defer going on to third-level education because of Covid-19 restrictions.

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Number receiving pandemic payment down over 32,000

Latest figures from the Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection show that 465,900 people are now receiving the Covid-19 Pandemic Unemployment Payment - a drop of 32,800 over the last week.

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We must not take virus success for granted - McConkey

Leading expert infectious diseases Professor McConkey has warned that Ireland cannot take its success in bringing Covid-19 under control for granted.

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World Health Organization reports record increase in global coronavirus infections

The World Health Organization reported a record increase in global coronavirus infections yesterday, with the total rising by 183,020 in a 24-hour period.

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At a glance: Latest global developments in virus battle

Spain reopens border

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Germany struggles to impose local coronavirus restrictions

Authorities in Germany's Goettingen and North Rhine Westphalia regions have called on police to enforce quarantine measures following a rise in local coronavirus infections and trouble getting people to adhere to isolation rules.

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Harris says everyone must be vigilant and follow public health advice

The Minister for Health, Simon Harris, said there was a need for everyone, regardless of age, to be vigilant and follow public health advice.

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Latin America virus cases pass two million as Spain reopens for tourists

Coronavirus infections in Latin America surged past two million, with worst-hit Brazil has nearly half of the cases as the virus accelerates its spread in the region.

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How will Ireland compare to other countries when schools re-open?

As primary schools finish up for the summer holidays, teachers, children and parents are wondering what school will look like when they return.

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Concern over access to programme for children with special needs

Disability groups have criticised the delay by the Department of Education in providing guidelines to schools about how to run the summer programme for children with special needs announced last week.

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WHO warns of virus danger as Brazil cases hit one million

The World Health Organization has warned of a "new and dangerous phase" of the coronavirus pandemic, as infections continued to surge in the Americas, with Brazil registering more than one million cases.

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COVID-19

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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