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1m versus 2m: What expert groups say about social distancing - rte.ie - Ireland

The debate rages on here over whether the official public health approach on social distancing to help prevent Covid-19 infection should be for people to stay one metre or two metres apart.

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Empty hospital bed numbers fall alongside Covid-19 cas

New figures show that while the number of Covid-19 cases in hospitals continue to reduce, so too are the number of vacant general beds.

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GAA clubs can apply to open walking tracks

The GAA is expected to give an update regarding possible changes to lockdown restrictions later this week.

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No change to 2m social distancing rule until we analyse data - Humphreys

The Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation has said it's "a little premature" to discuss reducing social distancing from two metres to one metre.

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Johnson lockdown plan overshadowed by Cummings fallout

Boris Johnson's attempts to get Britain back on track after coronavirus threaten to be overshadowed by the continued fallout over Dominic Cummings' lockdown trip.

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Creating safe space: 'Cosy cocoons' for special schools

As schools look ahead to reopening later this year, one Galway company has been designing playground equipment to balance inclusion and social distancing.

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Japan is set to lift state of emergency as virus rate falls

Japan is poised to lift its nationwide state of emergency over the coronavirus today, gradually reopening the world's third-biggest economy after new cases slowed to a crawl.

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Hairdressers will outline recommendations for 'safe' early reopening

The Irish Hairdressers' Federation (IHF) will present comprehensive recommendations to Government this week in an effort to open salons earlier.

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VAT receipts may fall by up to €7bn due to virus - ESRI

VAT receipts could fall this year by between €4 billion and €7 billion, according to research carried out by the Economic and Social Research Institute.

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US prohibits travel from Brazil for foreigners

The United States said it was prohibiting most non-US citizens from traveling to the country if they had been in Brazil in the last two weeks, two days after the South American nation became the world No 2 hot spot for coronavirus cases.

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Chile's President warns healthcare system 'close to the limit'

Chile's healthcare system is under strain and "very close to the limit," President Sebastian Pinera has said, as the number of confirmed novel coronavirus infections approaches 70,000 after a rapid increase in recent days.

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South Africa to lift alcohol sales ban for home consumption from June

South Africa's President Cyril Ramaphosa has said a controversial ban on the sale of alcohol would be lifted for home consumption when the country moves into level three of a five-tier coronavirus lockdown next month.

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Call for education supports for children with special needs

A body representing people with disabilities has said the Government must act urgently to provide educational supports for children with special needs.

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Couple left to lord it up in quarantine at Mayo castle

After two months of restrictions, many people have been experiencing the effects of cabin fever in their homes.

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Forms for those entering State to be mandatory as regulations signed

Minister for Health Simon Harris has signed the regulations making it mandatory for all passengers coming into Ireland to fill out a passenger locator form.

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Covid-19: Further four deaths, 57 additional cases

The Department of Health has announced that a further four people who had been diagnosed with Covid-19 here have died.

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The public returned to St Peter's Square in the Vatican today to receive Pope Francis's blessing

The public returned to St Peter's Square in the Vatican today to receive Pope Francis's blessing from his window for the first time in nearly three months as he convoked a year of reflection on the environment.

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One or Two? The battle brewing over Dáil committees

Dáil Éireann is struggling to cope with the coronavirus. The strictures which the virus has imposed on procedures are stifling. Dáil attendance has shrunk from a full capacity of 160 TDs to an average of fewer than 20 deputies.

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HSE to complete non-Covid treatment framework

The Health Service Executive has said a framework will be finalised in the coming week to see how to safely resume non-Covid healthcare services in the current environment.

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Covid-19 crisis brought NI parties 'closer together'

Northern Ireland's First and Deputy First Ministers have said their efforts to tackle Covid-19 have helped to bring their parties closer together.

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Wuhan lab had three live bat coronaviruses: Chinese state media

The Chinese virology institute in the city where Covid-19 first emerged has three live strains of bat coronavirus on-site, but none match the new contagion wreaking chaos across the world, its director has said.

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Tory MP says Cummings must resign over lockdown travel

A Conservative MP has said the British Prime Minister's senior adviser, Dominic Cummings, must resign after he travelled 400km during the coronavirus lockdown, while his wife showed Covid-19 symptoms.

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What does Covid-19 mean for people working in the gig economy?

They have been deemed "essential workers" during the Covid-19 pandemic, but the people who work in the gig economy, delivering food to our doors, do not enjoy the same employment benefits as other workers.

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Focus Ireland urges extension of Covid-19 supports

Focus Ireland has called for temporary supports to prevent homelessness during the coronavirus pandemic to be extended beyond 27 June, to prevent a surge in people becoming homelessness.

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Trócaire announces Lenten donations can be returned

Trócaire has announced that donations from their Lenten box appeal can be returned.

Almost 460 people with Covid-19 in Irish hospitals

The Department of Health confirmed there are almost 460 people remain in hospital with confirmed or suspected cases of Covid-19.

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NY daily virus death toll under 100 for first time since March

The number of daily deaths linked to Covid-19 in New York - the hardest hit state in the US - over the past 24 hours has fallen to 84, the lowest one-day total since 24 March.

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Concerns over impact of school closures on children with special needs

Concerns have been expressed about the impact school closures are having on children with special needs.

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Covid-19: 13 further deaths, 76 more confirmed cases

The Health Protection Surveillance Centre has been informed of an additional 13 deaths related to Covid-19, bringing the total number of deaths in Ireland related to the novel coronavirus to 1,604.

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At a glance: Latest global Covid-19 developments

Here are the latest developments in the coronavirus crisis.

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Irish Islamic charity helping frontliners at home and abroad

Muslims worldwide celebrate one of their biggest holidays marking the end of Ramadan this weekend.

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Welcome return to market for Galway traders

The Galway Market at St Nicholas in the city centre has re-opened.

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Harris sets up expert panel on nursing homes and Covid-19

The Minister for Health has announced the establishment of an expert panel to examine how nursing homes should deal with Covid-19.

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Aviation industry facing 'crisis of epic proportions'

The aviation industry is facing a "crisis of epic proportions" and airfares are likely to rise significantly as international travel takes a number of years to bounce back, according to the CEO of an aviation leasing company.

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Anti-viral drug effective against coronavirus, study finds

Anti-viral drug remdesivir cuts recovery times in coronavirus patients, according to the full results of a trial published last night, three weeks after the US's top infectious diseases expert said the study showed the medication has "clear-cut" benefits.

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Australia calls on younger people to get virus tests as reopening accelerates

Australia's most populous state has said it recorded just three new cases of the coronavirus the previous day and urged younger people to get tested as it prepares to further loosen restrictions on pubs and restaurants.

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Virus-hit Hertz declares bankruptcy in US and Canada

Global car rental company Hertz became the latest economic casualty of the coronavirus pandemic, filing for bankruptcy in the US and Canada after more than a century in business.

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Johnson faces calls to sack Cummings over lockdown breach

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson is facing increased pressure to sack his closest aide after reports emerged that he broke lockdown rules.

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Opposition seeks clarity over social distancing

Opposition parties have called for clarity over the Government's approach to social distancing, after a majority of the Cabinet is reported to have questioned the existing two-metre limit yesterday.

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Clear, steady leadership will help us navigate the summer

When you set out on any given day, there are risks ahead.

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No certainty there will be a Coronavirus vaccine, says Chief Medical Officer

The Chief Medical Officer, Tony Holohan, has said that there is no certainty that a vaccine for the Covid-19 virus would be produced.

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Some ministers seek adoption of WHO guidance on one-metre distancing

A meeting between ministers and the National Public Health Emergency Team (NPHET) could be held as soon as next week to facilitate discussions on the Covid-19 physical distancing rule of people remaining two metres apart.

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Authority wants more detail on garda use of Covid-19 powers

The Policing Authority has said it is concerned about the level of detail that gardai are recording in relation to their use of the Covid-19 emergency legislation.

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Podcast: Ep. 39 Mandatory Forms, Meditation And Money

Colm Ó Mongáin hears from Correspondent Sinéad Crowley on the new mandatory travel requirements. Agriculture Correspondent Fran McNulty shows his breadth (and breath) of knowledge on the meat industry and more. Economic Correspondent Robert Shortt looks over the debate around Ireland's borrowing. Download the podcast here. Subscribe on

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Unions say Aer Lingus staff face lay-offs from June 21

Staff at Aer Lingus have been told that the airline will unilaterally lay off staff, cut hours and reduce pay after the Government's wage subsidy scheme expires on June 21st, according to Fórsa.

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11 more deaths from Covid-19, 115 additional cases

11 more people have died from Covid-19 in Ireland bringing the overall death toll to 1,592.

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Govt approves €6.8bn extra funding for social protection as spending limit nears

The Government has signed off on €6.8 billion in extra funding for the Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection, as it is due to reach this year's spending limit early next month.

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Hydroxychloroquine shows no coronavirus benefit - study

A study of nearly 100,000 coronavirus patients has shown no benefit in treating them with anti-viral drugs hydroxychloroquine and chloroquine and even increased the likelihood of them dying in hospital.

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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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