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At today's briefing by the National Public Health Emergency Team (NPHET), health officials said that they were confident of a high uptake among parents for vaccination of children.

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Covid-19: 1,408 new cases, 26 patients in ICU

The Department of Health has reported 1,408 new cases of Covid-19.

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Online form for Digital Covid Certificates available in coming weeks

New online forms will be made available in coming weeks for people to apply for Digital Covid Certificates.

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No appointment needed: Find a walk-in vaccine centre near you

Some vaccination centres now allow walk-in vaccinations on certain days and times without an appointment.

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1,120 new Covid-19 cases with 142 people in hospital

The Department of Health has confirmed 1,120 new cases of Covid-19.

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Children will not require Covid-19 vaccine to attend school - Donnelly

Children will not have to be vaccinated against Covid-19 to attend school, the Minister for Health has confirmed.

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Mask mandate returns for high-risk parts of the US

People vaccinated against Covid-19 in high-risk parts of the United States should resume wearing masks indoors, the country's top health authority has said.

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Sydney lockdown is extended by four weeks

Millions of Sydney residents will spend another month in lockdown, authorities have announced, citing a still-fast-growing coronavirus outbreak and stubbornly low vaccination rates.

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Foley confirms plans for 'full return' of schools

The Department of Education is preparing for a full return of schools this autumn, Minister Norma Foley has confirmed.

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Johnson: don't get carried away with falling cases

British PM Boris Johnson has said that people should not get carried away with six days of better Covid-19 infection data, while one of the country's top epidemiologists said the end of the pandemic could be just months away.

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Govt set to approve Covid vaccines for 12-15 year-olds

The Covid-19 vaccination programme is to be extended to include 12 to 15 year-olds, RTÉ News understands.

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Tokyo reports daily record high of 2,848 Covid cases

Olympic host city Tokyo has asked hospitals to prepare more beds for Covid-19 patients, as the number of cases in the Japanese capital hit a daily record high of 2,848.

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People urged to register for Covid-19 vaccine amid case rise

Public health officials have urged anyone eligible to register for a Covid-19 vaccine to do so, as the vaccine portal opens to people aged 16 and 17 years old from today.

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Melbourne to lift virus lockdown as Delta outbreak contained

Melbourne's coronavirus lockdown will be lifted later today, as authorities signalled a Delta variant outbreak in Australia's second-biggest city had been contained.

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Personal Injuries Claims numbers see big fall - PIAB

The number of claims made to the Personal Injuries Assessment Board decreased last year, mainly as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic.

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Court asked to order inquiry into Covid-19 care home deaths

A High Court challenge has been launched over the State's refusal to hold a public investigation into Covid-19 related deaths in nursing homes.

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US maintains entry restrictions after Delta cases rise

The United States has said it will maintain restrictions on international travel into the country, sidestepping European pressure, as cases of the Covid-19 Delta variant surge at home and around the world.

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Covid-19: 1,345 new cases, 141 in hospital

The Department of Health has been notified of 1,345 new cases of Covid-19.

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Theatre and concert halls reopen to indoor audiences in Northern Ireland

The Northern Ireland Executive has agreed to lift more Covid-19 restrictions.

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Minister confident schools will reopen as planned

The Minister for Education has said she has "every confidence" that her department "has the capacity for the full reopening of schools in late August, early September".

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Govt seeks more data on patients with Covid in hospital

Data on the number of patients who are admitted to hospital due to Covid complications compared to those who test positive after being admitted for other reasons is being sought by the Government.

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Hoteliers call for clarity on wedding guest numbers

Hoteliers are calling on the Government to make a clear announcement on wedding guest numbers this week.

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China reports 76 virus cases, highest daily rise since January

China has reported 76 new coronavirus cases, the highest daily rise since January, including 40 domestic transmissions prompting authorities to test millions in eastern Jiangsu province.

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Ryanair losses widen on Covid travel restrictions

Ryanair has announced a widening of losses in its first quarter, hit by Covid-19 travel restrictions in Europe.

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Contact tracing change to indoor dining regulations - RAI

Indoor dining in restaurants and cafes resumes today for the first time since last December with many pubs opening for the first time since March last year when Covid restrictions came into effect.

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Two Australian cities eye end of virus lockdowns

Coronavirus lockdowns are likely to be lifted in two major Australian cities this week, authorities said today, as outbreaks of the Delta variant were brought under control.

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5 things you need to know as indoor hospitality reopens

Restaurants, cafés and bars can reopen their doors for indoor eating and drinking today, operating under strict new public health regulations.

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'It's not the drink that I missed but the talk' - Pu

Conway's Corner House in Drumshanbo, Co Leitrim has been closed since March last year, apart from two weeks last autumn. Owner Joe Gunning is looking forward to welcoming his customers back.

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Covid-19: Further 1,126 new cases, 123 in hospital

The Department of Health has confirmed 1,126 new cases of Covid-19. There are 123 people in hospital, up 18, and 22 people in ICU, up one.

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Govt to sign off on indoor dining guidelines

Fáilte Ireland has said that the Government is expected to sign off on guidelines for indoor dining in pubs and restaurants, which is set to resume from tomorrow.

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Australians may face longer lockdown after mass protest

Australia's New South Wales logged its second-highest daily increase of the year in locally acquired Covid-19 cases amid fears of a wave of new infections after thousands of people joined an anti-lockdown protest.

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Hospitality rules a 'minefield' says restaurant owner

Volpe Nera restaurant in Blackrock in Dublin is among the 25% of restaurants across Ireland that are not reopening for indoor service on Monday.

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Anti-vaccine passport protests take place in Dublin and Belfast

Protesters have held demonstrations in Dublin and Belfast protesting against the Covid-19 vaccine passport and other restrictions.

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Covid-19: 1,345 new cases, 105 people in hospital

The Department of Health has confirmed 1,345 new cases of Covid-19. There are 105 people in hospital, 21 of whom are in ICU.

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25% will not reopen indoor dining - RAI chief claims

Chief Executive of the Restaurants Association of Ireland Adrian Cummins has said that a quarter of Irish businesses will not reopen for indoor dining immediately.

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Anti-lockdown protesters clash with Sydney police

Thousands of anti-lockdown protesters gathered in Australia's two largest cities on Saturday, with several arrested in Sydney after violent clashes with police.

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EU regulator endorses use of Moderna's Covid vaccine in teenagers

Europe's medicines regulator has recommended approving the use of Moderna's Covid vaccine in 12- to 17-year-olds, paving the way for it to become the second shot approved for adolescent use in the European Union.

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Those recovered from Covid can get cert online

A new online application facility has been opened to allow members of the public to apply for a Covid Recovery Certificate without contacting the helpline.

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Four deaths linked to Covid-19 occurred in Northern Ireland in the latest week to be analysed by statisticians.

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UK study: 8-week gap between Pfizer doses the 'sweet spot'

An eight-week gap between the first and second doses of the Pfizer/BioNTech Covid-19 vaccine is a "sweet spot" when it comes to generating strong immune response while protecting a population against the Delta variant of coronavirus, scientists have said.

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Testing to replace self-isolation for 'pinged' UK food supply chain workers

Emergency measures to protect food supplies in the UK will see thousands of workers at up to 500 critical sites potentially avoid the need to self-isolate if identified as a contact of a coronavirus case.

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Nolan warns of 'real trouble' if infection levels rise to high

The Delta variant of Covid-19 remains a "significant challenge" and how big the next wave is depends on what people do to protect themselves in the coming weeks, according the chair of the Irish Epidemiological Modelling Advisory Group.

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Final meetings on indoor dining rules

Final meetings to agree the legal rules for indoor dining will take place this morning.

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Sydney outbreak a 'national emergency' as cases rise

Sydney's fast-growing coronavirus outbreak has become a "national emergency," state leaders said, as Australia's largest city reported another record number of new infections.

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Harris expects vaccines for 16-17 age group by 'early August'

The Minister for Further and Higher Education expects the vaccine portal for 16 to 17-year-olds to open in "early August".

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Covid-19: 1,189 new cases and 95 people in hospital

The Department of Health has been notified of 1,189 new cases of Covid-19.

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'Sharp rise' in travel-related Covid infections - Glynn

The number of Covid-19 cases related to overseas travel has increased "very sharply" recently, according to Deputy Chief Medical Officer Ronan Glynn.

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Decision on easing most restrictions in NI is delayed

Stormont ministers have delayed final decisions on the majority of Covid-19 relaxations proposed for Northern Ireland next week.

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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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