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France may end Covid-19 emergency health measures on 10 July

The French government isconsidering whether to end emergency health measures imposed totackle the Covid-19 pandemic on July 10, the Prime Minister'sdepartment said today.

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World's largest aircraft to land in Shannon with PPE consignment

The world's largest aircraft is due to land in Shannon aircraft this afternoon with a consignment of Personal Protective Equipment for medical staff.

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ECB prepares 'bad bank' plan for wave of coronavirus toxic debt - sources

European Central Bank officials are drawing up a scheme to cope with potentiallyhundreds of billions of euros of unpaid loans in the wake of thecoronavirus outbreak, two people familiar with the matter told Reuters.

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More non-coronavirus cases in hospitals sees reduction in vacant beds

Hospitals have reported a significant reduction in the number of vacant general beds available, as more non-Covid-19 cases are admitted.

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Irish Prison Service submits Covid-19 best practice paper to WHO

The Irish Prison Service has submitted a paper to the World Health Organization as a model of best practice for keeping Covid-19 out of prisons.

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First consignment of £60m PPE order arrives in NI from China

The first consignment of a £60 million order for Personal Protection Equipment from China has arrived in Northern Ireland.

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Over 50% drop in trade for businesses after first Covid restrictions lifted

Companies that reopened under the first phase of the lifting of Covid-19 restrictions are experiencing less than half of their usual level of business activity for this time of the year, a new survey has found.

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Project to analysis raw sewage may give early warning on virus

As the country continues to ease social restrictions, and more and more people are moving about the country, raw sewage is set to become an important new front in the fight to prevent a resurgence of Covid-19.

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Children say they can 'have fun' as playgrounds reopen

Local authorities around the country are reopening playgrounds as some of the Covid-19 restrictions that affect children are being eased.

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At a glance: Latest global developments in virus battle

More than 406,000 deaths

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Evidence around cloth masks 'not fantastic' - De Gascun

The Director of the UCD National Virus Reference Laboratory has told the Dáil's special Covid-19 committee that the evidence around the use of cloth masks is "not fantastic".

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Gardaí lose Covid-19 enforcement powers

New advice on travel restrictions during the Covid-19 pandemic cannot be enforced by gardaí.

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Wearing masks in Spain compulsory until virus is eradicated

Wearing face masks will be compulsory in Spain until the coronavirus epidemic is defeated once and for all, Health Minister Salvador Illa said on Tuesday. He said the measure would remain in force after the state of emergency ends on 21 June and will "remain in place until we permanently defeat the virus, which is when we have an effective treatment or vaccine against it".

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Family urges gradual easing of lockdown after father dies from Covid-19

The family of a man who died as a result of Covid-19 have appealed for the Government's remaining restrictions to be eased "gradually" as the country continues to emerge from lockdown.

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25% rise in domestic violence calls during pandemic

More than 100 people were charged with domestic violence offences in the last two weeks of May, according to gardaí.

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Parishes given guidelines on how to reopen churches safely

A framework document for dioceses and parishes to reopen churches for the celebration of mass and the sacraments has been published.

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Hotels 'should avoid' offering buffet-style service under new guidelines

Fáilte Ireland has published a set of operational guidelines to help hotels, restaurants and pubs prepare for the reopening of the tourism and hospitality sector in less than three weeks time.

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Reduced PUP and summer work to hit student return - USI

The Union of Students in Ireland has said the lack of summer jobs and reduced Covid-19 payments will have a massive impact on students entering or returning to third level education this year, with many enquiring about deferring their courses.

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With travel slowed, Lithuanian capital to mimic holiday destinations

With virus travel restrictions preventing summer holidays abroad, Lithuania's capital is offering a low-cost alternative by mimicking the look and feel of different countries at weekends.

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First national bereavement support line launched

The Chief Executive of the Irish Hospice Foundation has said that many people are grieving in isolation in the wake of Covid-19 and need to be supported, as it launches a national bereavement support line.

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Why the US is experiencing a coronavirus plateau

When epidemiologists talked about "flattening the curve," they probably did not mean it this way: the US hit its peak coronavirus caseload in April, but since that time the graph has been on a seemingly unending plateau.

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Govt accused of being 'fixated' on multinationals

The Irish SME Association has criticised the Government's response to the coronavirus pandemic and accused it of being "fixated" on multinationals.

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Over 145,000 Covid-19 deaths forecast for US by August

Researchers have estimated that over 145,000 people could die of Covid-19 in the United States by August, raising their grim forecast by more than 5,000 fatalities in a matter of days.

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States of Mind: 'Hailing Hearses Instead of Taxis'

Irish-American nurse Jim Nealon and Funeral Director Clive Anderson saw the devastating impacts of Covid-19 from the frontline in New York.

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Number of confirmed Covid-19 cases in hospitals falls to 115

The number of confirmed cases of Covid-19 in Irish hospitals has fallen in the past 24 hours according to figures released by the Health Service Executive.

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The meat industry and unions are to be called to address the Oireacthas Covid Response Committee

The meat industry and unions are to be called to address the Oireacthas Covid Response Committee about the large number of cases of the virus in the meat sector.

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Ibec set to call for two-metre distancing to be reduced

Employers group Ibec is expected to reiterate is call for the two-week quarantine restrictions on visitors to the country to be removed when it appears before the Oireachtas Covid-19 committee later today.

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Ice-cream for all as cocooner and grandchildren reunite

Problems that might seem like small things can be a big deal for little minds. That's where grandparents are especially useful, with advice, companionship and a listening ear.

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'Some semblance of normality' as businesses reopen in Cork

Cork city centre was buzzing today as many retailers reopened their shops to the public.

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Four more deaths from Covid-19, nine additional cases

Four more people have died from Covid-19 in Ireland bringing the overall death toll to 1,683.

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Online calculated grades system for teachers goes live

The online application system has gone live for schools to upload data for this year's Leaving Certificate calculated grades, the Department of Education announced today.

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At a glance: Latest global developments in Covid-19 battle

More than 403,000 deaths

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More people in jobs subsidised by TWSS now than on PUP

The number of people receiving the Covid-19 Pandemic Unemployment Payment has fallen to 515,700 - a reduction of 27,400 on the same point last week.

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Poland halts work at virus-hit coalmines

Poland has said it would suspend work at 12 mines for three weeks after a record spike in new confirmed coronavirus cases in recent days at hotspots in the country's southern Silesian coal basin.

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New field hospital in University of Limerick established

A 68-bed field hospital has been established at the University of Limerick's Sports Arena to help increase bed capacity at the region's overcrowded acute hospital.

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Ryanair boss O'Leary says airline will fly through UK's 'rubbish' quarantine

Ryanair will not cancel flights to and from the UK despite the introduction of a 14-day quarantine for international travellers because thousands of Britons are still booking holidays, boss Michael O'Leary said today.

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New easing for lockdown in Northern Ireland

A series of lockdown easements will apply across Northern Ireland from today.

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Covid-19 restrictions - Here's what's new from today and beyond

The easing of restrictions brought in to contain the spread of Covid-19 has been accelerated with what has been termed "Phase 2+" beginning today, here's what you need to know about the changes.

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New Zealand clears its last Covid-19 case

New Zealand has no active Covid-19 cases after the country's final patient was given the all clear and released from isolation, health authorities have said.

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Livestock marts set to reopen with strict protocols in place

Livestock marts will reopen today. Public auctions, which have been suspended since the lockdown, will resume but with strict protocols in place.

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Many businesses to begin opening their doors again

Thousands more businesses across the country will begin opening their doors this morning for the first time in nearly three months, as the second phase of the Government's plan to get the economy moving again gets under way.

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Number of close contacts of Covid-19 cases rises to five

Latest figures from the Health Service Executive show the average number of close contacts for a confirmed case of Covid-19 has risen above five.

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Pandemic deals 'fatal blow' to arts with €10m revenue loss

Artists and others working in creative industries say they've lost more than €10 million in revenue since venues closed due to Covid-19 restrictions while over 12,000 cultural events have been cancelled so far this year.

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No kisses, hugs or handshakes during Phase 2 visits, warns expert

Tomorrow will mark a significant step on the roadmap to reopening the country, as people can open the doors of their homes again to visitors.

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Global death toll of Covid-19 victims now tops 400,000

The coronavirus pandemic has killed 400,000 people worldwide since it emerged in China late last year, according to the latest official AFP tally.

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NI may fast-track reopening road map to match south

Northern Ireland's power-sharing administration may copy what is happening south of the border and sanction the reopening of its retail sector when it meets tomorrow.

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Pandemic deals 'fatal blow' to arts with €10m revenue loss

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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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