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04.06.2021 / 23:35

Missiles thrown at gardaí as Dublin street closed off

A number of people have been arrested and missiles were thrown at gardaí after several public order incidents in Dublin city centre tonight.

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Suspected cases of Delta variant reported in NI

Northern Ireland's Public Health Agency has asked asymptomatic people in selected areas of Kilkeel, Co Down, to get tested for Covid-19 after a small number of suspected cases of the Delta (India) variant were identified.

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Covid-19: Dept reports 529 cases, 28 in ICU

The Department of Health has confirmed 529 new cases of Covid-19. This is the highest number of daily cases reported since Thursday, May 20 when there were 524 new infections.

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Why are Covid-19 case numbers so high in Limerick?

The Chief Medical Officer and the Minister for Health are set to meet Limerick officials to examine the sharp rise of Covid-19 across the city and county.

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Appeal to people to socialise responsibly outdoors

Gardaí have appealed to people to show "responsibility" while socialising outdoors this weekend.

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UK approves Pfizer vaccine for 12 to 15-year-olds

Britain's medicines regulator has said it has approved the Covid-19 vaccine developed by Pfizer/BioNTech for use on 12 to 15-year-olds, following similar clearances in the US and the EU.

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Hopes for tourism boost as hospitality sector reopens

Hotels, B&Bs, self-catering accommodation and hostels are have reopened, as the gradual lifting of Covid-19 restrictions on the tourism and hospitality sector begins.

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Circle K to start selling Covid-19 antigen tests

Forecourt operator and retailer Circle K is to start selling Covid-19 antigen tests in all stores, excluding Circle K Express, from this weekend.

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Fears of spike in cases as Delta variant detected in Melbourne

Australia's Victoria state authorities say they have detected the highly infectious Delta (India) Covid-19 virus variant for the first time in the latest outbreak in Melbourne, stoking concerns of a major spike in cases.

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Health officials to discuss high Limerick Covid rates

The Minister for Health and the Chief Medical Officer are to meet Limerick health officials and politicians today over rising Covid-19 figures in the county.

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Explainer: Countries vaccinating children against Covid-19

The European Commission last week authorised Pfizer-BioNTech's Covid-19 vaccine for use in children as young as 12, paving the way for a broader roll-out in the European Union after similar clearances in the United States and Canada.

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Vaccine hesitancy in Australia may hamper plans for 'homesick' Irish

Australia is one of the slowest countries in the developed world to immunise its population against Covid-19 due to supply shortages, logistical problems and recent rising vaccine hesitancy.

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Covid-19: 465 new cases, 30 people in ICU

The Department of Health has reported 465 new cases of coronavirus with 30 people in intensive care, down four from yesterday.

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Aer Lingus proposes cuts to staff's pay and conditions

Aer Lingus has proposed significant cuts to the pay, conditions and employer pension contributions of cabin crew and ground handling staff, as the airline struggles to recover from the Covid pandemic.

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Zalando gives staff 5 extra days off to reward pandemic performance

Europe's biggest online only fashion retailer Zalando, which has seen sales soar during coronavirus lockdowns, said today it will grant all staff an extra week off in recognition of the pressure of recent months.

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Number of people testing positive for Covid-19 in England rises by 22%

The number of people testing positive for coronavirus in England has risen by 22%, reaching the highest level in six weeks.

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Policing Authority chief calls for independent data

The Chief Executive of the Policing Authority has said she thinks that getting independent data and evidence that policing is performed consistently across the country remains elusive.

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Explainer: Countries vaccinating children against Covid

The European Commission last week authorised Pfizer-BioNTech's Covid-19 vaccine for use in children as young as 12, paving the way for a broader roll-out in the EU after similar clearances in the United States and Canada.

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Covid immunity lasts nine months post-infection - Hiqa

The number of people under 50 who may only need one dose of a Covid-19 vaccine may increase as a result of new evidence on presumed immunity after infection with the disease, the Health Information and Quality Authority (HIQA) has said.

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Boris Johnson to chair UK Covid-19 recovery summit

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson will chair a coronavirus recovery summit with the First Ministers of Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales later today.

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Australia's Victoria state has lowest case rise in week

Australia's second-most populous state Victoria reported its lowest rise in new Covid-19 cases in more than a week today, a day after a snap lockdown in state capital Melbourne was extended for another week.

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HSE to consider advice on reducing AstraZeneca dose gap

Labour Party leader Alan Kelly has called on Minister for Health Stephen Donnelly to explain how he will respond to advice on the manner in which the AstraZeneca vaccine can be administered.

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6 things we learned from the NPHET briefing on Covid-19

'Like Jones' Road on the day of the All-Ireland'

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Breaking Covid-19: 407 new cases, 34 in ICU

The Department of Health has confirmed there have been a further 407 new cases of Covid-19.

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Covid-19: 407 new cases confirmed

There have been a further 407 new cases of Covid-19 confirmed in Ireland, the Department of Health said this afternoon.

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Weekly Covid-19 jobless claims fall by 7%

The number of people claiming temporary coronavirus-related jobless benefits fell by 24,478, or 7%, to 309,515 over the last seven days as the economy continued to gradually reopen.

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Govt examining pay-related benefit for job seekers

Minister for Justice and Social Protection Heather Humphreys has said that she is examining the possibility of introduction a pay-related benefit to replace the job seekers allowance for people who face sudden job loss.

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Increased confidence that easing restrictions is 'low risk'

There is increased confidence that the planned easing of restrictions for June remains low to medium risk, the National Public Health Emergency Team has said.

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Israel sees probable link between Pfizer vaccine and myocarditis cases

Israel's Health Ministry said it had found the small number of heart inflammation cases observed mainly in young men who received Pfizer's Covid-19 vaccine were likely linked to their vaccination.

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Hopes for tourism boost as hospitality sector reopens

Hotels, B&Bs, self-catering accommodation and hostels can reopen from today, as the gradual lifting of Covid-19 restrictions on the tourism and hospitality sector begins.

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Melbourne extends lockdown as 'Kappa' variant spreads

Melbourne was ordered to remain in lockdown for another week, as Australian authorities try to stamp out a quick-spreading coronavirus strain they described as an "absolute beast".

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80-year-old great-granddad returns home after five-month virus battle

An 80-year-old man who spent five months in hospital battling Covid-19 has received a hero's welcome home in Co Offaly today.

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PUP, property tax changes put austerity back on political agenda

Not since the dark days of the crash have we seen what amounts to a second budget squeezed into the year.

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WHO gives emergency approval to Chinese-made Sinovac vaccine

The World Health Organization has approved a Covid-19 vaccine made by drugmaker Sinovac Biotech for emergency use listing, paving the way for a second Chinese shot to be used in poor countries.

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Number of Covid patients in NI hospitals lowest since March 2020

The number of people in hospital in Northern Ireland with Covid-19 has fallen to its lowest level since March last year.

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First known Covid-19 reinfection case reported

A team of clinicians here have reported what they believe to be the first known case of Covid-19 reinfection in Ireland.

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Recovery plan provides certainty for business - Ibec

Business group Ibec said today's National Economic Recovery Plan provides certainty for business as the economy gradually begins to transition from Covid restrictions over the coming months.

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At a glance: What's in the Economic Recovery Plan

The Economic Recovery Plan sets out how the Government will support the full resumption of economic activity and get people back to work.

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'Enormous damage to be undone' - recovery plan unveiled

Taoiseach Micheál Martin has said the pandemic had a "swift and unprecedented" impact, the largest outside the world wars.

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Govt to lay out roadmap to economic recovery with plan announcement

The Government will unveil its Economic Recovery Plan later today, which is expected to lay out a roadmap for the economy as it emerges from the impact of Covid-19.

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Concert goers may get Covid tests before NCH event

The Chief Executive of the National Concert Hall has said it is likely that concert-goers attending next week's event at the Iveagh Gardens will be given antigen tests for Covid-19 before entry.

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Over 1,000 pharmacies apply to administer vaccine

The Secretary General of the Irish Pharmacy Union has said pharmacists will be glad to get started on the vaccination programme and over 1,000 pharmacies have already applied to be involved in the scheme.

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Peru leads global mortality rate after adjusting Covid toll

Peru more than doubled its official coronavirus death toll, becoming the country with the highest Covid-19 mortality per capita anywhere in the world.

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Govt to layout roadmap to economic recovery with plan announcement

The Government will unveil its Economic Recovery Plan later today which is expected to lay out a roadmap for the economy as it emerges from the impact of Covid-19.

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Pandemic had greatest impact on disadvantaged children - study

The Covid-19 pandemic has had a disproportionate impact on children and young people living in disadvantaged communities, according to a new report from the Irish Youth Foundation. 80% of youth workers surveyed by Amárach said the pandemic will have a profound long-term impact on the mental health of the young people they are supporting.

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'Time has come' for pandemic treaty as part of bold reforms - WHO head

The head of the World Health Organization has called for the launch of negotiations this year on an international treaty to boost pandemic preparedness, as part of sweeping reforms envisioned by member states.

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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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