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British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has set out plans for the final step in easing England's Covid-19 lockdown, including the removal of laws governing social distancing and face coverings, and an end to official advice to work from home.

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Duchess of Cambridge self-isolating after Covid close contact

Britain's Duchess of Cambridge is having to self-isolate after coming into contact with someone who later tested positive for coronavirus, Kensington Palace has said.

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CTTC concerned over OPW group bookings ban

The Coach Tourism and Transport Council of Ireland has expressed its concern over the refusal to facilitate group bookings at Office of Public Works (OPW) sites, galleries, museums and cultural attractions across the country.

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British plan to ease lockdown 'does not seem sensible' - McKee

Loosening restrictions in England does "not seem sensible" while cases of Covid-19 and hospitalisations are rising, a public health expert has warned.

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Spending soars in hospitality and cinema sectors in June

People raced back to cinemas and outdoor hospitality in June, with spending at the movies up a huge 1,351% compared to May, new figures show today.

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NI's chief scientific adviser in warning over Covid numbers

There could be up to 400 patients in hospital with Covid-19 by the end of the summer as the number of cases increase, Northern Ireland's chief scientific adviser has said.

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68% of under 40s likely to say yes to AstraZeneca or Jansen jab

Analysis: a new survey has also found that restrictions on the unvaccinated may reduce take-up among a significant minority of people

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Pharmacies 'excited' as 18-34 cohort vaccinations begin

More than 750 pharmacies will today begin administering the Janssen (Johnson & Johnson) Covid-19 vaccine to people between the ages of 18 and 34 who have opted-in to receive it.

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Australia's New South Wales says next 2 days 'critical' as cases rise

Australia's New South Wales said the next two days would be "absolutely critical" in deciding whether a two-week coronavirus lockdown in Sydney, set to end on 9 July, will have to be extended amid rising Delta variant cases.

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What Covid-19 restrictions are eased from today?

Indoor hospitality was due to reopen today - one of several restrictions due to be eased as part of the roadmap to recovery from the pandemic.

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Talks between govt and hospitality on indoor dining begin today

Talks will get underway later today between the hospitality industry and government representatives to find a way of allowing customers inside pubs and restaurants later this month.

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Luxembourg Prime Minister Bettel hospitalised for Covid-19 observation

Luxembourg Prime Minister Xavier Bettel has been hospitalised a week after he tested positive for Covid-19.

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One positive Covid-19 antigen test at pilot festival

One member of the public received a positive Covid-19 antigen test at yesterday's pilot festival at the Royal Hospital Kilmainham.

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Plans to resume international travel still on track - Govt

The Government has maintained that things are still on track to resume international travel on 19 July.

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Mask wearing and social distancing in England to end on 19 July - reports

Reports in England say enforced mask wearing will end and social distancing will no longer be required as part of "freedom day" unlocking on 19 July.

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How has air travel changed since the pandemic?

Dublin Airport is eerily empty these days but some of the bustle is expected to be back when international travel officially resumes on 19 July.

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Nearly 4.3 million Covid-19 vaccines administered - Reid

The Chief Executive of the HSE has said that to date nearly 4.3 million Covid-19 vaccines have been administered in Ireland.

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Pilot music festival to take place in Dublin

A pilot music festival will take place in Dublin today as part of efforts to test the safe return to large events, where antigen testing will be utilised to gain entry.

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Delta's 'dark cloud' looms large in tension filled week

It has been one of the most bruising weeks in the coronavirus crisis leaving people dazed and confused.

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512 new cases of Covid-19, 14 patients in ICU

There have been 512 new cases of Covid-19 confirmed to the Department of Health.

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Govt to buy one million vaccine doses from Romania

The Government is set to buy one million Covid-19 vaccine doses from Romania, in what is seen as a major boost to the vaccination programme.

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'Patience' urged as a pharmacy vaccine roll-out a 'gradual process' - HSE

The HSE National Director for the vaccine roll-out has urged people to be "patient" with pharmacies with regard to booking vaccine appointments, and pharmacies ability to offer vaccines.

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Here's why your boss really wants you back in the office

Opinion: performance management is the real unspoken reason behind the rush to bring us back to open-plan office hell

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Revised vaccine plan considered as Delta concern grows

Proposed changes to the vaccination programme are being considered as concern grows over the impact of the Delta variant of Covid-19.

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India's Covid-19 death toll pass 400,000

India has recorded over 400,000 deaths from the coronavirus, half of them during a second wave in the past few months that overwhelmed the healthcare system and crematoriums.

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Australia tightens border further to curb virus outbreak

Australia announced a dramatic cut in the number of people who will be allowed to enter the country, as it struggles to contain coronavirus clusters that plunged major cities into lockdown.

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7 things we learned from the Covid-19 briefings

Both the National Public Health Emergency Team and the HSE held press briefings this afternoon, two days after the Government announced a delay in the reopening of indoor hospitality amid concerns over the Delta variant.

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Covid deaths reach 5,000: Families remember loved ones

There have now been a total of 5,000 Covid-19 related deaths recorded in Ireland, according to the Department of Health.

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Ireland should be part of EU travel cert by 19 July - McGuinness

European Union Commissioner Mairead McGuinness has said that Ireland’s Covid-19 travel cert, which will plug into the EU’s Digital Covid Certificate, should be ready by 19 July.

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Explainer: What travel restrictions are in place in popular European destinations?

Europe's tourism hot spots are gearing up for what they hope will be a summer season marked by the return of foreigners eager for a taste of freedom after a year of Covid restrictions and lockdowns worldwide.

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Govt communication on ceremonies 'grossly disrespectful'

Primate of All Ireland and Archbishop of Armagh Eamon Martin described the Government's stance on First Holy Communions and confirmations as a "complete reversal" of an earlier decision made on the issue.

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Covid-19: 448 new cases, two deaths, 14 in ICU

The Department of Health has reported 448 new Covid-19 cases and two new deaths.

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NIAC advice would not have changed reopening decision - Taoiseach

Taoiseach Micheál Martin has said that NIAC's latest advice on vaccines would "in no shape or form" have changed the Cabinet decision to pause the reopening of indoor hospitality.

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Group on use of antigen testing to be set up

Minister for Health Stephen Donnelly has asked Professor Mary Horgan, President of the Royal College of Physicians in Ireland, to head up a group to progress use of rapid antigen testing.

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WHO warns of potential new Covid-19 wave in Europe

The World Health Organization (WHO) has said Covid cases were on the rise again in Europe after two months of decline and warned a new wave would come "unless we remain disciplined."

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Japan set to extend restrictions just before Olympics

Japan is likely to extend by two weeks or more coronavirus containment measures in the greater Tokyo area, four government sources said today, as infection numbers creep up less than a month before the Summer Olympics start.

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Stormont ministers to decide over easing restrictions

Stormont ministers are expected to decide later whether to press ahead with further Covid-19 rule relaxations amid a warning the Delta variant now accounts for around 75% of Northern Ireland's cases.

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Central Bank upgrades its economic forecasts

The Central Bank has upgraded its forecasts for growth in the economy in its latest quarterly bulletin.

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Taoiseach tells FF members he is worried about Delta variant

The Taoiseach has told his Fianna Fáil Parliamentary Party that he is worried about the Delta variant of Covid-19.

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'We're getting the rough end of the deal' - young people on restrictions

A lunchtime meeting in St Stephen's Green has been a long time coming for close friends Jessica, Alison and Katie.

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Call for vaccination of younger people to be prioritised

Delta is now the dominant coronavirus variant in Ireland and is most prevalent in younger people, with almost half of cases in those aged 19-34.

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Covid-19: 452 new cases, 14 in ICU

The Department of Health has been notified of a further 452 cases of Covid-19.

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UK records highest number of Covid cases since January

A further 26,068 Covid-19 cases has been recorded in Britain, the highest daily figure since 29 January and sending the seven day-tally up 70% on the week before, according to official data.

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NPHET: Indoor dining could have remained closed beyond September

The Chief Medical Officer has rejected the idea that testing rather than full vaccination could be used to pave the way for the reopening of indoor hospitality.

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Students to be given more choice for 2022 Leaving Cert

Next year's Leaving Certificate students will be granted more choice and more time in State exam papers to compensate for the loss of learning they have suffered, the Minister for Education has announced.

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Covid-19 jobless rate falls to 18.3% in June - CSO

Unemployment fell in June to 18.3% from 21.9% in May, according to the latest figures from the Central Statistics Office.

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Provident to write off debts of its Irish borrowers

Moneylender Provident is writing off the debts of all of its Irish borrowers, as it withdraws from the market here.

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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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