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The European Medicines Agency (EMA) has listed the neurological disorder Guillain-Barre syndrome, which can cause temporary paralysis, as a "very rare" side effect of the AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccine.

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A third of childcare facilities could close over failure to recruit qualified workers

A third of childcare managers say their facility could face closure in the coming months due to an inability to recruit qualified workers, a new survey has found.

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Sydney pubs to reopen next month as lockdown eases

Sydney's cafes, restaurants and pubs are set to reopen in the second half of October after months of strict lockdown.

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WHO wants richer countries to delay Covid booster jabs until 2022

The World Health Organization has called for countries to avoid giving out extra Covid jabs until "at least" the end of this year, pointing to the millions worldwide who have yet to receive a single dose.

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1,545 Covid-19 cases, with 43 further deaths confirmed

The Department of Health has been notified of 1,545 new cases of Covid-19.

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Covid booster for over 65s in care homes and everyone aged 80 plus

Residents aged 65 years and older living in long term residential care facilities and people aged 80 years and older living in the community are set to receive a booster dose of an mRNA Covid-19 vaccine.

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19 counties to benefit from €9m fund to enhance outdoor dining

Locations in 19 nineteen counties will benefit from a €9million fund aimed at enhancing outdoor dining suitable for the Irish climate.

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Economy to return to pre-Covid levels early next year - NTMA CEO

The chief executive of the National Treasury Management Agency, Conor O'Kelly, has told an audience of investors that the economy is set to return to pre-pandemic levels of activity early next year.

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Social and economic consequences of pandemic landed 'on shoulders of women' - Mike Ryan

Women and girls have experienced the pandemic in a very different way across the world to men, according to Dr Mike Ryan of the World Health Organization.

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No changes to Budget framework despite better tax receipts - Donohoe

The Minister for Finance has said he is not looking at making any further changes to the framework for October's budget beyond what was set out in the Summer Economic Statement, despite better than expected tax receipts in recent months.

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Study shows PCR saliva tests almost as accurate as swabs

A study conducted by the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland has shown that a PCR test using saliva to check for Covid-19 is almost as accurate as the standard nose and throat swab.

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Allowing unvaccinated and confirmed close contact pupils into class 'cause for concern'

The President of the Irish Primary Principals Network (IPPN) says allowing unvaccinated, asymptomatic confirmed close contacts return to the classroom would be a cause for concern, particularly in the context of increasing cases in schools and the challenges being presented to school leaders.

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Idaho activates healthcare rationing due to Covid-19

The US state of Idaho has activated "crisis standards of care" to allow for healthcare rationing at hospitals in northern parts of the state due to a surge in Covid-19 patients requiring hospitalisation.

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Covid-19: 1,470 new cases and 367 in hospital

The Department of Health has been notified of 1,470 new cases of Covid-19.

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Stones thrown at Canadian PM on campaign trail

Canadian Liberal Prime Minister Justin Trudeau was hit by a handful of gravel on Monday, television images show, as he made his way to his campaign bus past a crowd shouting their opposition to Covid-19 vaccines.

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90% of adult population expected to be fully vaccinated in coming days - Donnelly

The Minister for Health Stephen Donnelly has said that 90% of the population over the age of 18 will be fully vaccinated in the next couple of days.

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Pandemic Unemployment Payment to reduce by €50 as part of wind down

Pandemic Unemployment Payment (PUP) rates will be cut by €50 after today, as part of the Government's wind down of the scheme.

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Cuba starts Covid jabs for toddlers

Cuba has become the first country in the world to vaccinate children from the age of two against Covid-19, using home-grown jabs not recognised by the World Health Organization.

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Further relaxation of Covid-19 regulations agreed in Northern Ireland

A number of further relaxations of Covid-19 regulations in Northern Ireland have been agreed by Stormont ministers.

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Covid costs Ireland's tourism sector an estimated €13.4bn

The Covid-19 pandemic has cost the tourism sector here €13.4bn and 100,000 jobs have been lost as a result, a new report claims.

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Ryanair ends talks with Boeing for 737 MAX 10 order

Ryanair has ended talks with Boeing on a major new order for Boeing 737 jets due to a disagreement over pricing, the airline said in a statement today.

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New Covid scheme for business opens to applicants

A new targeted Government funded support scheme, aimed at assisting vulnerable but viable businesses whose earnings have collapsed due to Covid-19 restrictions, has opened for applications.

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Tánaiste entitled to 'down time', says Harris

The Minister for Further and Higher Education Simon Harris has defended the Tánaiste Leo Varadkar who was pictured at a music festival in London at the weekend saying he is entitled to "some down time".

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Further drop in Ireland's 14-day incidence rate of Covid-19

The latest data from the Health Protection Surveillance Centre shows a further reduction in the 14-day incidence of Covid-19 in Ireland.

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New Zealand to begin easing Covid-19 restrictions

The latest Covid-19 restrictions in New Zealand are to be eased but will remain in place in Auckland, according to Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern as the country battles a Delta variant outbreak.

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Reopening today 'another major step forward' - Tánaiste

Tánaiste Leo Varadkar has said today's further easing of restrictions has been made possible due to what he called Ireland's "world class vaccination programme, which is now suppressing the Delta wave".

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Brazil game with Argentina halted by health officials

The World Cup qualifier between Brazil and Argentina was halted just minutes after kick-off after Brazilian health officials objected to the participation of three Argentine players they say broke quarantine rules.

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Covid-19: 1,180 new cases confirmed, 362 in hospital

The Department of Health has confirmed 1,180 new cases of Covid-19. There are 362 people in hospital, down one from yesterday, with 59 in ICU, up seven.

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New Zealand reports 20 Covid-19 cases as outbreak slows

New Zealand reported 20 local Covid-19 cases today, the same as in previous day, giving authorities more confidence that they are gaining a winning hand over the current outbreak of the highly transmissible Delta variant.

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At a glance: What restrictions are easing tomorrow?

Last week, the Taoiseach announced plans to lift most of Ireland's Covid-19 restrictions in the next two months. From Monday, a number of restrictions are eased, with the majority lifted next month.

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Despite pro-vaccine messaging resistance to Covid jab persists

There is widespread concern over the emergence of new Covid-19 mutations as infection rates are ticking up globally again, with the highly transmissible Delta variant taking hold - especially among the unvaccinated - and in regions where anti-virus measures have been relaxed.

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Decline in Covid-19 test referrals among younger people - HSE

The HSE has said there has been a sharp decline in referrals for Covid-19 testing among people aged 15-24.

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Martin: Covid levels may be on a downward trajectory

The country can take some heart from indications that Covid-19 levels may be on a downward trajectory, according to the Taoiseach.

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Walk-in clinics open this weekend for Covid-19 vaccines

Almost one fifth of the population aged 12 and over are not yet fully vaccinated against coronavirus with 82% having received both jabs.

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We are a changed people - and pandemic is also changing

After being stuck on this journey with Covid-19 for so long, this week's new road map may have felt like a dramatic shift in gear - and even a sharp change of direction for some.

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Drop in Ireland's 14-day incidence of Covid-19

The 14-day incidence of Covid-19 in Ireland for every 100,000 people is reducing.

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AstraZeneca, EU reach settlement on vaccine delivery

The European Commission and AstraZeneca said they have reached a settlement on the delivery of the remaining Covid-19 vaccine doses by the British drugmaker and also ended the pending litigation in Brussels.

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Volunteer pianists hit the right note at vaccine centre

"To play the piano here is an amazing opportunity, because it is part of my therapy," says Nelson Aguilar, a volunteer at the Covid-19 vaccination centre in Citywest, Dublin.

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UK to send four million Pfizer doses to Australia

The UK will send four million Covid-19 vaccine doses to Australia, Prime Minister Scott Morrison has announced, as his country raced to halt a deadly virus outbreak.

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McCarthy: Lack of 'expertise' behind GAA's decision not to increase capacity

GAA president Larry McCarthy says a lack of "expertise" was the reason the association decided against increasing the capacity for the upcoming All-Ireland football final.

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Festivals could go ahead in coming weeks - Martin

The further easing of restrictions raises the possibility that some festivals could take place within the coming week, the Minister for Arts has said.

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343 people in hospital with Covid-19

There are 343 people with Covid-19 in hospitals today, according to the latest figures.

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'Parents get kitchen table back' as college campuses reopen

The Minister for Higher and Further Education has said he is excited about the reopening of college campuses.

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India records most Covid-19 cases in two months

India has reported the biggest single-day rise in Covid-19 cases in two months, as the government worries about the virus spreading from the most-affected Kerala state, schools reopening, and the start of the festival season.

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Up to 22,000 housing units could be completed this year - BPFI analysis

Housing completions this year could top 22,000, according to an analysis by Banking and Payments Federation Ireland.

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Women to be offered vaccine at any stage of pregnancy after NIAC advice

Pregnant women are to be offered an mRNA Covid-19 vaccine at any stage of their pregnancy, following updated advice from the National Immunisation Advisory Committee.

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Taoiseach: NPHET will cease to exist as a separate body

The Taoiseach has said that NPHET will cease to exist as a separate body over time.

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One in seven Covid-positive children have symptoms 15 weeks on, study finds

As many as one in seven children who get coronavirus could have symptoms almost four months later, according to the world's largest study on long Covid in children.

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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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