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Goats invade streets of Welsh coastal resort

A herd of Kashmiri goats have invaded a Welsh seaside resort after coronavirus restrictions left the streets deserted.

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Tony Holohan in hospital, undergoes non-virus related tests

Chief Medical Officer Dr Tony Holohan has undergone tests in hospital that are unrelated to Covid-19.

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Over 30,000 employers register for wage subsidy scheme

Over 30,000 employers have now registered for the new Temporary Wage Subsidy Scheme, and €34 million in wage refunds have been paid out, according to a Government briefing today.

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Model study suggests NI could reach 3,000 deaths in worst case scenario

Northern Ireland could see 3,000 deaths in the first wave of the coronavirus pandemic, expert modelling has indicated.

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Journal Media to implement pay cuts due to Covid-19 crisis

Journal Media, which runs online news sites including Journal.ie, is to implement pay cuts across the company of between 5% and 20% as a result of the Covid-19 crisis.

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Online retail sales soar due to virus restrictions

Online retail sales revenue jumped by 110% during March compared to the previous four weeks, driven by movement restrictions put in place by the Government to counteract the spread of Covid-19.

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Covid-19: Special Needs Assistants to be redeployed to other public service duties

Special Needs Assistants in schools are to be reassigned temporarily to other duties in essential public services as part of the state's response to Covid-19.

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864 deaths in a day in Spain as Covid-19 cases pass 100,000

The coronavirus death toll in Spain surged over 9,000 on Wednesday after a record 864 deaths in 24 hours, with the number of confirmed cases passing the 100,000 mark, the government said.

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Breakdown of coronavirus cases in Ireland

For the first time since the outbreak of Covid-19 in Ireland, health officials have provided a detailed breakdown of the people who have lost their lives.

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UK government criticised for lack of NHS staff testing

The UK Government is coming under increasing pressure over Covid-19 tests as healthcare leaders warned there is "no immediate prospect" of mass NHS staff testing.

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Doctors concerned test delays affecting families

RTÉ News has learned of two cases involving nursing homes where doctors are very concerned over delays in Covid-19 test results and how this is affecting families and services.

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Penguins visit beluga whales in aquarium closed over virus concerns

Penguins at the Shedd Aquarium in Chicago have been allowed to wander around and explore the building after it closed its doors to the public due to the coronavirus outbreak.

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Wash your hands and wipe down your shopping, warns health group

Supermarkets are high-risk sites of infection for Covid-19 because of a disregard of hygiene standards, a group of health, environmental and development professionals has claimed. "Despite some supermarkets exercising caution with standards improving in recent days, the inconsistency in upholding standards is worrying," the Irish Global Health Network said in a statement as it published guidelines for shoppers to help reduce the spread of Covid-19.

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Coronavirus and the developing world

Countries around the world are facing their own battles with coronavirus, with differing approaches and outcomes.

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Coronavirus transforms New York as US deaths top 4,000

Emergency field hospitals were set up in New York's Central Park and at the home of the US Open tennis tournament as the number of American deaths from the coronavirus pandemic surged past 4,000 - higher than the toll in China.

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Was the pangolin the source of the Covid-19 outbreak?

An insightful documentary shown on RTÉ Two on Sunday night highlighted the plight of the pangolin, a shy, scaly animal found in Asia and Sub-Saharan Africa, which has the unfortunate title of the world's most trafficked mammal.

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China lockdown may have blocked 700,000 virus cases - study

China's decision to lock down the city of Wuhan, ground zero for the global COVID-19 pandemic, may have prevented more than 700,000 new cases by delaying the spread of the virus.

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Coronavirus the worst global crisis since WWII, says UN chief

The coronavirus pandemic is the worst global crisis since World War II, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said, expressing concern that it could trigger conflicts around the world.

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At a glance - Latest global developments

Deaths from the coronavirus spiked in Europe on Tuesday with Spain, France and Britain reporting their highest daily tolls to date, as field hospitals shot up across New York, the epicentre of the US outbreak bracing for dark times ahead.

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Podcast: Ep. 2 North-South Relations

In this episode Colm Ó Mongáin discusses North-South approaches to tackling the virus on the island of Ireland with RTÉ Health Correspondent Fergal Bowers. We also look at North-South tensions in the Eurozone over tackling the economic impact with Europe Editor Tony Connelly. Our global round-up from the Foreign Desk comes from Cillian Sherlock. Also - we hear from EU Home Affai

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17 more deaths from coronavirus and 325 new cases

Seventeen more people have died from Covid-19 in Ireland and 325 new cases have been diagnosed today.

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French hospitals relocate patients amid record 499 deaths in one day

France has reported its highest daily number of deaths from COVID-19 since the coronavirus epidemic began, saying 499 more people had died in hospital to bring the toll to 3,523.

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Local authorities to ensure help reaches elderly and vulnerable

The Government has announced that the country's local authorities are to co-ordinate the work of state agencies, charities, private companies and thousands of volunteers to ensure that elderly and vulnerable people get any help they need during the current emergency.

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US Navy captain says carrier faces dire coronavirus threat: reports

The captain of the US aircraft carrier Theodore Roosevelt told the Pentagon that Covid-19 is spreading uncontrollably through his ship and called for immediate help to quarantine its huge crew, two US newspapers reported.

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5-year-old conducts frontline worker salute

Five-year-old Fiann Palmer has composed a piece of music entitled 'March for the Heroes' with his parents as a tribute to Ireland's frontline workers.

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Covid-19 patients to be asked to take part in clinical trials

Critically ill patients with Covid19 in Ireland will be asked to take part in a clinical trial on how to treat the disease.

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Covid-19: Dublin theatre to offer artists bursaries worth €20,000

Five bursaries worth in excess of €20,000 are being offered by the Axis Theatre in Ballymun in Dublin to help artists during the Covid-19 pandemic.

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Work to stop on National Children's Hospital during Covid-19 crisis

Construction firm BAM has said work is to cease on the National Children's Hospital as a result of Covid-19 measures.

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5 things we still don't know about the coronavirus

Despite extensive study by doctors and scientists across the world since the new coronavirus first appeared in China three months ago, much about the virus is still unclear.

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What does your desk say about you 'Mr Taoiseach'?

You can tell a lot about an individual from their desk.

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Injunction granted against man disrupting HSE Citywest Covid-19 plan

The owners and operators of the Citywest Complex have secured a temporary High Court injunction against a man they claim has disrupted the HSE's plans to use part of the West Dublin facilities for those who need to self isolate during the Covid-19 crisis.

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Fórsa urges members to stay away from workplaces

The largest public service union Fórsa has advised members to stay away from workplaces on public health grounds unless their employer tells them they need to attend work.

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5 positive things happening right now

It's worth reminding ourselves of the brilliant ways people are managing to stay positive. Here are 5 uplifting stories that put a smile on our face:

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Tesco won't be increasing contactless payment limit

Tesco has said it will not be increasing the contactless limit for card or phone payments in its stores from €30 to €50.

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Explained: The Covid-19 nightly numbers

With Covid-19 the numbers are coming at us all constantly. Every night there's an update, every day a further briefing.

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#UniteByStayingApart - Rallying call from sports stars

16 Irish sports stars are making a rallying call to Unite by Staying Apart.

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Irish Water defers new business charging structure

Irish Water has deferred the introduction of a new charging system for non-domestic customers, because of the ongoing crisis caused by Covid-19.

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FAI staff to have up to 50% of pay deferred

A pay deferral scheme is being introduced at the Football Association of Ireland from tomorrow, with the highest earners at the body set to have half their salary temporarily withheld.

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Mourners learning to pay respects in a changed world

Church services and funerals are going ahead in front of restricted audiences in many parts of the country, despite the Covid-19 clampdown on gatherings.

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Record death toll in Spain but new infections slowing, say officials

Once again, Spain hit a new record with 849 coronavirus deaths in 24 hours today, although health chiefs said the rate of new infections was continuing its downward trend.

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Govt urged to deliver on childcare for health workers

The Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation has urged the Government to act immediately to deliver childcare for health service workers to enable them to attend work and treat patients affected by Covid-19.

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Italy flanker Mbanda aiding Covid-19 patients and calls for care for others

Italy flanker Maxime Mbanda has vowed to push through the fear and keep driving ambulances carrying coronavirus patients to and from hospital.

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Eurogroup chief warns of single currency break-up if disputes aren't resolved

Eurogroup president Mario Centeno warned the euro single currency could break apart if feuding governments don't bury the hatchet and agree on a rescue plan to help Italy and Spain. The carefully worded warning came as the 19 members of the single currency still cannot agree on a rescue plan to reverse the devastating impact of the coronavirus pandemic on the European economy.

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#InThisTogether - Virtual hugs and outdoor pursuits

With a bit of cycling or tennis in the garden, or a virtual hug through a window pane, people are making the best of a bad situation.

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Call for schools to donate PPE to hospitals, nursing homes

A Dublin secondary school teacher has appealed to schools to donate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) that is lying idle in their science labs to hospitals or other facilities, such as nursing homes.

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Up to 10 members of immediate family can still attend funerals, says Government spokesperson

A government spokesperson has said that small numbers of immediate family can still attend funerals, subject to social distancing rules, and that anyone requiring urgent health care should still go to the emergency department or call an ambulance.

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Death of 12-year-old girl in Belgium from Covid-19 'shook us'

A 12-year-old girl confirmed infected with Covid-19 has died in Belgium, health officials have said.

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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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