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The Health Service Executive is operating walk-in vaccination clinics across Ireland this weekend for anyone aged 16 or older who needs their first dose of vaccine.

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Varadkar 'regrets' attending hotel event

The Tánaiste Leo Varadkar has given his first interview since it was revealed that he attended an event at Dublin's Merrion Hotel hosted by former minister Katherine Zappone.

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Govt eyeing September return for communions, confirmations

The Government is planning to write to senior church leaders to outline plans to allow communions and confirmations to take place in September.

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Road map to end or ease restrictions to be published by Government

The Government intends to publish a road map by the end of this month for the easing or ending of remaining Covid restrictions, according to a statement published this afternoon.

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Eleven walk-in vaccine clinics open around Ireland today

A total of 11 walk-in vaccination clinics are open around the country today for people over the age of 16.

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Covid-19 case rate 'growing more slowly than expected' - HSE

The Health Service Executive's Chief Clinical Officer has said the rate of Covid-19 cases appears to be "growing more slowly than expected" but Dr Colm Henry urged caution about attending outdoor gatherings at this stage of the vaccination programme.

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Additional lifting of maternity hospital Covid restrictions in coming weeks - HSE official

Some additional lifting of restrictions will take place at maternity hospitals in the coming weeks, according to a senior HSE official.

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CNN fires three employees for coming to work unvaccinated - reports

Three employees at CNN have been fired for violating the network's coronavirus policy by coming into the office unvaccinated, according to US media reports.

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Numbers testing positive for Covid in England fall for first time since May

The number of people testing positive for Covid in England has fallen for the first time in almost three months.

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Wales to reopen nightclubs as most restrictions end

Nightclubs are set to reopen and all restrictions on meeting others are to be removed in Wales, in the biggest easing of coronavirus measures since the pandemic began.

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Updates to hospitality guidelines on outdoor events being discussed

The Cabinet sub-committee on Covid-19 will meet today when it is expected to discuss updates to hospitality industry guidelines on outdoor events.

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Govt review of UN special envoy appointments process

The Government is to review how it appoints UN special envoys in the wake of the controversy over the appointment, to such a role, of former minister Katherine Zappone.

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Northern Irish Health Trusts seeing virus increase in maternity patients

Health Trusts in Northern Ireland have confirmed an increased number of Covid-19 cases among maternity patients.

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Covid cabinet subcommittee meets today on outdoor gatherings

The Cabinet Subcommittee on Covid will meet today when it is expected to discuss updates to hospitality industry guidelines on outdoor events.

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Ibiza hiring young detectives to expose illegal parties

Spain's party island of Ibiza plans to hire young private detectives who can pass as tourists to help local authorities find out where illegal parties that violate virus restrictions will be held.

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Walk-in vaccine clinics return: Opening hours this weekend

Over 30,000 people availed of walk-in vaccine clinics over the Bank Holiday weekend and their success has prompted the Health Service Executive to reopen some of these centres again this weekend.

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Twelve pregnant women treated for Covid-19 in past week

Twelve pregnant women with Covid-19 have been treated by the Belfast Trust in the past week.

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'Proud day' as Ireland reaches six millionth vaccine milestone - HSE

The CEO of the Health Service Executive Paul Reid has said today is a "very proud day for Ireland".

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Breaking Registration for Covid-19 for 12-15 age group to open next week

Minister for Health Stephen Donnelly has said registration for a Covid-19 vaccine for children and young people, aged 12-15 will open next week.

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Electric Picnic organisers to 'review options' after council refused to grant licence

Electric Picnic organisers say they plan to review their options after Laois County Council refused to grant a licence for the music festival this year.

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Healy-Raes to 'look at circumstances' as pub video emerges

A video has emerged online appearing to show breaches of Covid-19 regulations at the pub owned by Independent TD Danny Healy-Rae in Kilgarvan, Co Kerry.

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Thai morgue workers battle fatigue as Covid cases soar

Thailand's morgue workers are battling exhaustion as the kingdom's latest Covid wave hits new highs and the death toll mounts.

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UK takes France off 'amber plus' list

Fully-vaccinated travellers from France will be allowed to enter England without the need to quarantine, scrapping an extra rule imposed last month.

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Sydney posts record Covid-19 cases as lockdown widened

Sydney has reported a record number of new Covid-19 cases and five coronavirus related deaths, as authorities expanded the lockdown in Australia's largest city to neighbouring regions.

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Public health guidelines on outdoor events to be updated

Fáilte Ireland has said that it will meet Government officials today to update the public health guidelines and provide clarity on the operation of outdoor events.

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Nightlife sector criticises 'inadequate' Covid response by Govt

A group representing workers in the nightlife sector has criticised the Government's response to its reopening, warning that a continued shutdown will result in an upsurge of unregulated events.

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1,314 new cases of Covid-19, 187 in hospital

The Department of Health has been notified of 1,314 new cases of Covid-19.

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Council refuses to grant licence for Electric Picnic

Laois County Council has refused to grant a licence to hold the Electric Picnic music festival this year.

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NI vaccination programme extended for 16 and 17 year olds

The Covid-19 vaccination programme in Northern Ireland is to be extended to 16 and 17 year olds.

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EU seals deal with Novavax for up to 200mln vaccines

Novavax and the European Commission have finalised an advance purchase agreement for up to 200 million doses of Covid-19 vaccines.

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NI hospitality sector concerned over Covid pass plans

Northern Ireland's hospitality sector has voiced opposition to a suggestion that Covid-19 vaccine passports could become mandatory to enter indoor venues.

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Katherine Zappone 'assured' event at hotel was Covid compliant

Former Minister for Children Katherine Zappone has told RTÉ News that she was "assured" by a Dublin hotel that an event she organised at the venue was "in compliance with Government Covid-19 restrictions and guidelines".

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US advises against travelling to Ireland over Covid risk

The US Centers for Disease Control has issued a Level 4 notice for Ireland, advising that travel here should be avoided.

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Barbie creates doll in honour of Oxford vaccine co-creator

Toy company Mattel has created a Barbie doll in honour of Oxford vaccine co-creator Professor Sarah Gilbert.

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Long Covid uncommon in children, experts claim

Children who become ill with Coronavirus are unlikely to have long-term effects, with less than 2% having symptoms lasting more than eight weeks, research has shown.

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Archbishop of Dublin gives go-ahead for communions and confirmations

The Archbishop of Dublin has written to priests in his archdiocese to tell them that they can proceed with first holy communions and confirmations, despite current public health advice that these ceremonies should not go ahead.

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Restaurants association wants timeline on easing of Covid restrictions

Representatives of the Restaurants Association of Ireland (RAI) will meet Government officials today to press for a further easing of public health restrictions in the sector.

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Pandemic continues to impact young with special needs

Restrictions may be easing, but the pandemic continues to take its toll on children with special needs.

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Covid-19 cases at six-month high in China

China has reported its highest daily number of local coronavirus cases in months as mass testing and contact tracing campaigns uncovered a trail of Delta variant infections.

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NSW premier warns Covid-19 situation could worsen

Australia's New South Wales reported one of the country's youngest deaths from Covid-19, as daily infections lingered near a 16-month high despite the lockdown of 5 million people in Sydney entering its sixth week.

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Lack of transparency over key Covid decisions - report

Legal experts at Trinity College Dublin have called on the Government to clarify its relationship with the National Public Health Emergency Team and to explain the decision-making process for public health restrictions.

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Van Morrison drops legal challenge to live music ban in Northern Ireland

Van Morrison has dropped a legal challenge to a ban on live music being played in Northern Ireland.

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1,015 new cases of Covid-19 reported by Dept of Health

There have been 1,015 cases of Covid-19 reported by the Department of Health.

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Scotland drops need to self-isolate with negative test

The requirement to self-isolate after close contact with a Covid-positive person will be dropped in Scotland if a negative test result is received, Nicola Sturgeon has said.

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Festival fans queue for Covid jab and ticket offer

There was an early morning queue from 6am in west Belfast for Covid-19 vaccinations and the chance of festival tickets.

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Number on PUP at lowest level since pandemic began

The number of people in receipt of the Pandemic Unemployment Payment is just under 163,400 this week - the lowest level since the pandemic began.

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Guidelines on religious ceremonies clear, says minister

The Minister for Agriculture said he fully understands the frustrations children and parents are feeling around communions and confirmations, but that public health advice is very clear on the matter.

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China's Wuhan to test 'all residents' as Covid returns

Authorities in Wuhan said they would test its entire population for Covid-19 after the central Chinese city where the coronavirus emerged reported its first local infections in more than a year.

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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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