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The Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection has said that by close of business on Friday, another 283,000 people had applied for the Covid-19 emergency income payment from the Department of Social Protection.

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HSE worst case scenario suggests peak of 546 people a day needing intensive care

Some worst case projections within the Health Service Executive have suggested that the number of patients, requiring intensive care, could rise to a peak of 546 a day, by around mid-April.

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Drop in China's new coronavirus cases; none in Wuhan for sixth day

China has reported a drop in new coronavirus infections for a fourth day as drastic curbs on international travellers reined in the number of imported cases, while policymakers turned their efforts to healing the world's second-largest economy.

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First full week of living under further virus restrictions

The emergency services, households and businesses around the country are beginning the first full week living and working under further restrictions aimed at curbing the spread of coronavirus.

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UK hospitals trial new version of breathing aid

A new version of a breathing aid that can help coronavirus patients has been developed in less a week by a team involving Mercedes Formula One, and is being trialled at London hospitals.

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Italy's 'very long' lockdown to only end gradually

Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte's government has prepared Italians for a "very long" lockdown that would only be lifted gradually despite its economic hardship and traumatic impact on daily lives.

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US extends virus guidelines until 30 April

US President Donald Trump has extended emergency coronavirus restrictions for the United States where his top scientist warned up to 200,000 people could die, as Africa's biggest city readied to go into lockdown.

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First meeting of EU-UK committee over Brexit Withdrawal Agreement

The first meeting of the EU-UK Joint Committee, set up to implement the Brexit Withdrawal Agreement, including the protocol on Northern Ireland, will take place this afternoon by video conference.

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Air pollution decreases across European urban areas following lockdowns in response to coronavirus

Air pollution has decreased in urban areas across Europe during lockdowns to combat the coronavirus, new satellite images showed on Monday, but campaigners warned city-dwellers were still more vulnerable to the epidemic.

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Family of Covid-19 victim urges people to stay home

The family of a Dublin man who died after contracting Covid-19, has urged people to stay in their homes to save lives and help prevent the spread of the illness.

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17 clusters of Covid-19 in nursing homes, figures show

There are now 17 clusters of people with Covid-19 in nursing homes, according to the latest figures published on the website of the Health Protection Surveillance Centre.

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Public participation time in planning process extended

The public will have additional time to participate in the planning process, under a proposal drafted by the Housing Minister Eoghan Murphy and passed by the Cabinet today.

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Family concerned for two Irish women stuck on cruise ship

The family of two Irish women who are stranded on a cruise ship near Panama have said they are concerned for their welfare.

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Polish opposition urge voters to boycott May election after government refuses to postpone

Poland's liberal opposition on Sunday urged voters to boycott the 10 May presidential election, which the right-wing government has controversially refused to postpone despite the risks posed by the COVID-19 pandemic.

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More public funeral masses are banned for now

Public funerals have now been banned in two Catholic dioceses as part of efforts to halt the spread of coronavirus.

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Italy will 'inevitably' extend containment measures beyond 3 April according to government minister

Italy's government will "inevitably" extend beyond 3 April the containment measures it had approved to stem the coronavirus outbreak in the country,the regional affairs minister said on Sunday.

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US cities warn of medical supplies running out

New York City, New Orleans and other major cities expect to run out of ventilators and other medical supplies within days as the United States grapples with the highest number of coronavirus cases in the world.

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Six more Covid-19 deaths in Northern Ireland

Six further people with coronavirus have died in Northern Ireland, taking the death toll in the region to 21.

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A couple whose wedding was cancelled due to Covid-19 get their Irish wedding via video

Weddings don't always go exactly to plan, but as social distancing and travel restrictions due to Covid-19 continue, one celebration went ahead without the bride and groom.

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Nursing homes 'need hundreds of millions' in Govt aid to survive crisis

Hundreds of millions of euro will be required to keep the private nursing home sector going during the Covid-19 crisis, according to the CEO of Nursing Homes Ireland.

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Teen charged after allegedly spitting at garda and claiming to have Covid-19

A man has appeared in court charged with assault following an incident in Cork city in which he allegedly spat at a Garda and told him he had "the coronavirus".

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#InThisTogether - How people are keeping spirits high

Whether it's dancing a jive in their kitchen to celebrate a 50th wedding anniversary, teaching their dog Irish, or delivering occupational therapy by video chat, people are making the best of a bad situation.

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Covid-19 isolation and stepdown centre set to open at Citywest

The HSE is preparing to open a coronavirus isolation and stepdown facility at Dublin's Citywest hotel and conference centre with the ability to accommodate over 1,000 people.

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Spain announces record 838 virus deaths in 24 hours

Spain's coronavirus death toll rose by 838 cases overnight to 6,528 the health ministry said on Sunday, marking the highest daily rise in fatalities.

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Johnson warns that tougher lockdown may be necessary

Prime Minister Boris Johnson is warning Britons in a letter to 30 million households that things will get worse before they get better, as he himself self-isolates in Downing Street to recover from the coronavirus.

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Fun ideas to keep you entertained during lockdown

Strict lockdown rules imposed during the coronavirus outbreak have led to families across Ireland spending more time together than usual.

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Johnson warns that tougher lockdown may be necessary

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Canadian Prime Minister Trudeau's wife recovers from virus

Sophie Gregoire-Trudeau, the wife of Canada's Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, has recovered from the novel coronavirus.

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Pandemic is a reminder we are all in this together

Covid-19 is weapon of mass destruction that travels beyond borders. The fact that, North or South, we are all residents of an island now has a new relevance. Who knows where we will find ourselves when the clouds lift?

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China's new coronavirus cases trend lower

China reported 45 new coronavirus cases in the mainland, down from 54 on the previous day, with all but one involving travellers from overseas, the country's health authority said.

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First shipment of PPE supplies will arrive today from China

The first shipment of personal protective equipment (PPE) from China is due to arrive in Dublin Airport later today on a special flight from Beijing.

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A pandemic legacy: Who is leading the fight?

Emergencies test the character and resilience of a nation's leader. It strengthens some, weakens others and calls upon those in waiting.

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Quarantined in Beijing: 'If you open your front door we'll call the police'

China is reporting a surge in imported cases of Covid-19 among thousands of Chinese nationals and expats returning home as European countries lockdown.

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What South Korea can teach Ireland about fighting Covid-19

Last week, Taoiseach Leo Varadkar said Ireland was following the South Korean model for tackling the coronavirus outbreak.

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Panama to allow virus-affected cruise ship to pass through canal

Panama's government gave permission to a cruise ship on which four passengers have died to travel through its canal, a day after blocking the liner over coronavirus fears.

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Government details the full list of 'essential workers'

The Government has issued a list of workers who can continue to leave home to go to work amid the latest restrictions.

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14 more deaths from Covid-19, 294 new cases diagnosed

Fourteen more people have died from Covid-19 in the Republic of Ireland and 294 new cases have been diagnosed today.

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Two more coronavirus deaths in Northern Ireland

Two further people with coronavirus have died in Northern Ireland, taking the region's death toll to 15.

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The long road home from Lima for Irish couple

An estimated 120 Irish citizens are trying to leave Peru and get home to their families. Ciaran Mullooly charts the progress of one young Co Westmeath man and his wife, setting out on a 10,000km journey home from Lima during the Covid-19 crisis this weekend.

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High alert: A week of warnings in the US

Our phones pinged simultaneously interrupting a Wednesday night binge of a Netflix crime drama.

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Banks work through 28,000 mortgage break applications

28,000 mortgage payment break applications have been processed or are currently being worked through by the banks in the last week since the initiative got under way.

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2km radius - how far is that exactly?

A limit on movement of 2km from peoples' homes was put on certain activities in the new round of Covid-19 measures announced by the Government, writes Justin Treacy.

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CIF directs members to stop work on building sites

The Construction Industry Federation has directed its members to cease working on building sites and secure them immediately.

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'Chaos and panic': Lancet editor criticises NHS bosses

NHS bosses could have prevented "chaos and panic" in a system left "wholly unprepared for this pandemic", the editor of a British medical journal has said.

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Explainer: What is cocooning, and who needs to do it?

The Government has said all those who are over 70 or who are extremely medically vulnerable should "cocoon" for the next two weeks. But what does that actually mean?

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#InThisTogether - Rays of light in the Covid-19 storm

Ireland, like the rest of the world, is facing a very difficult time, with the coronavirus pandemic not only posing serious health risks, but also causing huge disruption to our way of life, separating us from loved ones and restricting our freedom.

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At a glance: Latest global developments due to Covid-19

The coronavirus pandemic has infected more than 551,000 people and killed almost 24,900 across the world.

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Travel updates for Irish people stranded abroad

The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) has issued an update on the repatriation of Irish citizens who are stranded abroad after flights were grounded due to Covid-19 pandemic.

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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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