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Govt to sign-off on measures for international arrivals - rte.ie - Britain - Ireland

The Government is expected to make it mandatory for all travellers arriving in Ireland to provide an address to gardaí and to self-isolate there for two weeks.

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Yemeni health system 'collapsed' as Covid-19 spreads

The coronavirus is believed to be spreading throughout Yemen where the health care system "has in effect collapsed", the United Nations has said, appealing for urgent funding.

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CIF rows back on increased construction cost claims

The Director General of the Construction Industry Federation (CIF), Tom Parlon has said he "misspoke" in the Dáil this week when he said that cost of complex projects will increase by 40% due to the enforcement of Covid-19 restrictions.

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UK set to announce 14-day quarantine for international travellers

International travellers could face spot checks and £1,000 fines if they fail to self-isolate for 14 days after arriving in the UK under measures to guard against a second wave of coronavirus.

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Brazil death toll rises to over 20,000

The coronavirus death toll in Brazil has surpassed 20,000 after another record number of fatalities in a 24-hour period, the health ministry said.

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Indian Community in Sligo spread unity during pandemic

When Amit Goswami arrived in Ireland in March to work on his PHD at the Institute of Technology Sligo, he had high expectations.

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Killarney nature reserve much more than just a walk in the park

Staff at the country's six national parks and 80 nature reserves say a feast for the senses awaits the public once travel restrictions are lifted and people are free to visit again.

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China's parliament meets amid international scrutiny

China's parliament, the National People’s Congress, will begin its annual meeting today, after a two-month delay, due to the coronavirus outbreak, Yvonne Murray reports from Beijing.

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Why has the meat industry been hit so hard by Covid-19?

The emergence of clusters of Covid-19 in the health sector was not exactly surprising.

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Research shows sharp fall in ED attendance due to Covid-19

There has been a sharp fall in attendance at emergency departments since the start of the Covid-19 crisis, according to research published today.

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Fewer than 2,000 people currently have Covid-19 in Ireland - Dept of Health

Fewer than 2,000 people currently have Covid-19 in Ireland, according to figures from the Department of Health.

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Toyko bar aims to clean up with customer disinfectant spray

Current guidelines suggest you might have to wait until at least 10 August until you can have a drink in your local pub again.

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High level of compliance at meat plants, minister says

The Dáil has heard that some meat processing plants were inspected this week by the Health and Safety Authority and a high level of compliance was found.

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Pedestrians, cyclists, buses prioritised in Dublin's 'return to work' plan

A phased pedestrianisation of Dublin's College Green is among plans to provide more social distancing during the return to work following Covid-19 restrictions.

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Covid-19: 12 more deaths, 76 additional cases

12 more people with Covid-19 have died in Ireland, the Department of Health has said.

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Garda patrols at beaches to ensure social distancing

Members of An Garda Síochána have been patrolling popular beaches and beauty spots to ensure the public are abiding by social distancing guidelines introduced to slow the spread of Covid-19.

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5 positive things happening right now

From free musical theatre masterclasses, to a string quartet playing for frontline workers - here are five positive things right happening now:

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Teen suspected of fraudulently claiming Covid payments

A teenager has been arrested on suspicion of fraudulently claiming Covid-19 payments.

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Advice on two-hour Dáil sittings 'specific to Oireachtas'

The Minister for Health has said advice stating that TDs cannot spend any longer than two hours in the Dáil chamber on any given day is specific to the Oireachtas as a workplace.

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'Key groups' could return to NI schools in mid-August

Schools should aim to reopen to key groups of pupils in the third week of August, Northern Ireland's education minister has said.

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US weekly jobless claims remain high as backlogs, layoffs linger

Millions more Americans filed for unemployment benefits last week as backlogs continue to be cleared and disruptions from the coronavirus unleash a second wave of layoffs, pointing to another month of staggering job losses in May.

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Ireland can't borrow cheap money forever - Taoiseach

The Taoiseach has said that Ireland will not be able to borrow cheaply forever and there is no such thing as free money.

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How to re-open schools in a child-friendly way

Opinion: when it comes to returning to education settings, young children's needs are much different to those of older children and adults

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Full court sittings expected to resume tomorrow

The Courts Service has said it is hopeful that full sittings of the courts will be able to resume tomorrow.

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Portlaoise charity launches appeal for food donations

A Laois-based charity that provides food hampers for families in need has launched an appeal to supermarkets and shops to place trolleys in their stores so shoppers can donate food items.

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Ryanair urges government to drop quarantine measures

Ryanair has called on the Irish and UK governments to drop what it describes as "unimplementable and ineffective" 14 day quarantine measures aimed at controlling the spread of coronavirus.

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Fast-tracking of roadmap only if data says it safe - Varadkar

Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has said phases in the roadmap for reopening society and business will only be fast-tracked if the data says it's "safe to do so".

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UK's Covid-19 tracking system under fire amid warning of second spike

Britain's system for tracing those with Covid-19 was under fire today as it grappled with the development of a tracking app and health workers warned the government that unless there was clarity it could suffer a second deadly wave.

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Racing industry ready to hit ground running on June resumption

One of the country's up-and-coming trainers has said that horse racing is a showcase for an industry that supports 29,000 jobs and needs to return on 8 June to allow that industry to continue.

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Estonia starts testing digital immunity passport for workplaces

Estonia has started to test one of the world's first digital immunity passports, seeking a safer return to workplaces following the coronavirus lockdown.

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Korean football club given record fine over sex dolls in stands

A South Korean football club has been fined a record 100 million won (€74,000) for using sex dolls to fill seats at a match held behind closed doors.

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At least 22 dead as cyclone hits Bangladesh and India

At least 22 people have died as the most powerful cyclone this century hit parts of Bangladesh and east India.

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Gardening boom continues with GIY initiative

The gardening boom in Ireland continues as a nationwide initiative hopes to encourage people to grow their own food during the Covid-19 pandemic.

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Relative calls for public inquiry into nursing home deaths

The niece of a woman who died in a nursing home after contracting Covid-19 has called for a full public inquiry to examine the numbers of deaths in nursing homes and residential settings.

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Hotels offer safe haven for homeless in pandemic

The Peter McVerry Trust says the next Government needs to rethink the approach to housing and homeless people following Covid-19.

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If there is a second wave of Covid-19 'the country will know which measures to take'

The Deputy Chief medical officer, Dr Ronan Glynn has said that if there is a second wave of Covid-19, the country will know which measures to take.

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More than five million people worldwide have been infected with Covid-19

Global coronavirus cases surpassed five million today, with Latin America overtaking the United States and Europe in the past week to report the largest portion of new daily cases globally.

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Minister examining Covid-19 scheme change as new mothers unable to access payment

The Minister for Finance has said he is still examining if there is a way of changing the rules around the Temporary Wage Subsidy Scheme to allow women returning from maternity leave to become eligible for the scheme.

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5 positive things happening now

Today is World Bee Day, so here are five positive bee-related things happening now.

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Podcast: Ep. 37 Perfect Storm

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Covid-19: 11 further deaths, 64 additional cases

Eleven more people with Covid-19 have died in Ireland, the Department of Health has said.

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Brazil records highest number of virus deaths in a day

Brazil has recorded its highest number of coronavirus deaths in a day as Latin America began to feel the full force of the pandemic, while the World Health Organization agreed to investigate its response to the crisis.

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Filipino community rallies around children orphaned by Covid-19

The Filipino community in Co Kildare have set up a fundraising drive to help four local children who have been left orphaned after their father passed away last week from Covid-19.

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Ringmaster Tom Duffy recovers from coronavirus at 91

One of the country's top circus ringmasters and owners has recovered after a month-long battle with Covid-19.

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Covid-19 global review: Trump accuses China of 'mass worldwide killing', Brazil embraces controversial chloroquine treatment

The Coronavirus pandemic has now killed at least 323,370 people worldwide since it surfaced in China late last year, according to an AFP tally at 10am today.

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Dáil hears concerns over reopening of creches

Concerns have been raised in the Dáil that many creches might not be willing to open up for essential childcare workers as planned on 29 June.

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EU Commission recommends Ireland broaden its tax bases

The European Commission is recommending that Ireland takes all necessary measures to effectively address the Covid-19 pandemic, sustain the economy and support the recovery that follows.

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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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