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Up to €40m to be available for summer programmes for schools

Summer education programmes are to be expanded with up to €40m funding being made available.

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Protests at maternity hospitals over restrictions

A number of nationwide protests are taking place at maternity hospitals today.

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Hong Kong scraps mandatory vaccines for foreign domestic workers

Hong Kong today scrapped a plan to make coronavirus vaccines mandatory for foreign domestic workers after the proposal sparked an outcry and a diplomatic tussle.

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New EU legal case against AstraZeneca over vaccine supplies gets under way

A second legal case brought by the European Commission against AstraZeneca over its delayed delivery of Covid-19 vaccines got under way in a Brussels court today.

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US authorises use of Pfizer-BioNTech jab for those aged 12-15

US regulators have authorised Pfizer and BioNTech's Covid-19 vaccine for use in children as young as 12 and said they could begin receiving shots as soon as Thursday, widening the country's inoculation program as vaccination rates have slowed significantly.

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Indicators for Covid-19 in Ireland now reducing or stable

Most of the indicators for Covid-19 in Ireland are now reducing or stable, the latest figures show.

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Younger workers most impacted by pandemic - ESRI

Young adults have suffered the worst unemployment and labour market impact from Covid-19, according to the latest research by the Economic and Social Research Institute.

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In-person viewings return for prospective home buyers

As part of the easing of Covid-19 restrictions, prospective house buyers are now allowed to view properties in person again.

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WHO says virus strain in India a 'variant of concern'

The World Health Organziation said that the coronavirus variant first identified in India last year was being classified as a variant of global concern, with some preliminary studies showing that it spreads more easily.

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Indoor hospitality at UK venues to resume on 17 May

Pub and hospitality bosses have cautiously welcomed the indoor reopening of UK venues.

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Number of patients in hospital with Covid-19 continues to fall

The number of patients with Covid-19 in hospitals continues to reduce. The latest figures put the number at 124, the lowest number since early October last year.

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No decision on J&J, AstraZeneca for under-50s until NIAC advice - Holohan

Chief Medical Officer Tony Holohan has said no decision on the Johnson and Johnson and AstraZeneca vaccines for the under 50s will be taken until the National Immunisation Advisory Committee issues advice.

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Churches welcome back congregations after 24 weeks

The small congregation gathered for daily mass at Cork's North Cathedral this morning gave a heartfelt round of applause to their parish priest as he welcomed them back after 24 weeks.

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Hundreds queued up outside GP surgery with over supply of vaccine

A Co Longford GP has said nearly 400 vaccines were administered to people out of sequence on Saturday after an over supply of the Pfizer vaccine was delivered to a surgery in Longford town.

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Italian woman gets 6 doses of Pfizer vaccine by mistake

A 23-year-old Italian woman is under observation in a hospital in Italy after receiving six doses of the Pfizer vaccine in error.

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ITIC calls for once-off bank holiday in September

The Irish Tourism Industry Confederation has urged the Government to introduce a one-off bank holiday this September.

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'Day of freedom' as parts of society reopen

Tánaiste Leo Varadkar has said that today is "a day of freedom" as society partially reopens and people can travel freely across the country.

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India reports nearly 370,000 further Covid cases

India, suffering from one of the worst Covid-19 outbreaks in the world, reported nearly 370,000 fresh infections and more than 3,700 new deaths today.

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Wide range of social and economic activity resumes

Today will see the further lifting of Covid-19 restrictions with inter-county travel and in-person religious services among the activities that will resume.

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Museums, galleries and libraries reopen

Museums, galleries, and libraries around the country can open their doors to the public from today.

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Travel within Europe possible this summer - Taoiseach

The Taoiseach has confirmed that Ireland will join the EU's digital green passport system, opening up the prospect of foreign travel by the end of the summer.

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EU did not renew AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccine order for after June - Commissioner

European Internal Market Commissioner Thierry Breton said on Sunday the European Commission did not renew its order for AstraZeneca vaccines against Covid-19 for after June.

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Australian state extends restrictions in search of outbreak source

Australia's most populous state recorded no new Covid-19 infections for a third straight day but extended raised social distancing and mask-wearing rules by a week as the authorities hunted for the source of a small outbreak.

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Concern over vaccine effectiveness on variants

A Covid-19 variant spreading in India is more contagious and may be dodging vaccine protections, contributing to the country's explosive outbreak, the World Health Organization's chief scientist has said.

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Businesses prepare for phased re-opening of non-essential retail

The phased reopening of non-essential retail begins tomorrow, as part of a further easing of restrictions.

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Why the 'new normal' will be a slow adjustment for some people

Tomorrow will see a further relaxing of the tough Covid-19 restrictions we have been living under for more than a year.

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Austria and Italy among 11 countries removed from mandatory hotel quarantine

Austria, Italy and Ukraine are among 11 countries that have been removed from the mandatory hotel quarantine list.

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Shops may not operate full hours due to staff shortage

The director of Dundrum Town Centre in Dublin has said a number of retailers at the centre may not be able to operate full opening hours when they reopen due to a shortage of staff.

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Indian states impose stricter lockdowns as deaths hit record high

India reported its highest ever single-day Covid-19 death toll, as cases continued to rise and states imposed stricter lockdowns.

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Asking dentists to vaccinate would impact dental care - IDA

Asking HSE dentists to act as Covid-19 vaccinators will result in missed diagnoses and treatments of conditions in children and vulnerable adults, and some will lose "teeth for life", according to the President of the Irish Dental Association.

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EU 'ready to engage' with US proposal to lift vaccine patents

The President of the European Council has said the bloc is ready to discuss a US proposal to lift patents on Covid-19 vaccines once the details are clear.

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HSE says level of Covid-19 in hospitals 'encouraging'

There are 111 people being treated for Covid-19 in hospital, according to the latest figures from the HSE.

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9 key changes to Covid-19 restrictions from Monday

Covid-19 restrictions are due to ease further from Monday 10 May. Here is a brief summary of the key changes.

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Operation Vaccination injects hope for better times

Vaccines have changed the war against coronavirus. They have given us new armoury against a devastating threat to the world. The roll out is also lifting the spirits of the nation after a period of unprecedented gloom.

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NI minister asks Government to prevent non-essential cross-border travel

The Northern Ireland Health Minister has written to the Irish Government asking it to do all it can to prevent non-essential cross-border travel, as restrictions on inter-county travel here are lifted on Monday.

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Enhanced CRSS payments to help businesses reopen

The Revenue office has confirmed that it will operate an enhancement to the Covid Restriction Support Scheme (CRSS) to help businesses reopen as public health restrictions ease.

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Overall situation 'stable but uncertain'

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HSE opens more walk-in Covid test centres from today

The HSE is opening more free walk-in Covid-19 test centres around the country from today.

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CMO 'very concerned' over supermarket antigen tests

Chief Medical Officer Dr Tony Holohan has said he is "very concerned" about Covid-19 antigen tests that people can buy off the shelves in supermarkets.

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Seanad hears criticism of mandatory hotel quarantine system

The Seanad has heard strong criticism of Ireland's mandatory hotel quarantine system.

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Trial of women who refused to enter hotel quarantine after Dubai trip delayed

The trial of Dublin women accused refusing to enter into mandatory hotel quarantine after returning from a trip to Dubai has been delayed by almost three months pending a constitutional challenge.

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Covid-19: Four further deaths, 434 new cases reported

The Department of Health has been notified of four additional deaths of people with Covid-19 and a further 434 new cases.

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England says strain first seen in India a 'variant of concern'

Public Health England said that coronavirus variant B.1.617.2, which was first identified in India, would be classified as a variant of concern due to evidence it was more transmissible.

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Gaeltacht summer courses cancelled for second year running

Irish language courses in the Gaeltacht have been cancelled for a second summer in succession, due to ongoing public health concerns.

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Leaving Cert students asked to limit contacts ahead of exams

Leaving Cert students have been asked to limit their social contacts and avoid social gatherings as the examinations approach.

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'Point of strong momentum' as vaccine roll out ramps up

The head of the Health Service Executive has said the country is "at the point of strong momentum" with between 220,000 and 240,000 doses of Covid-19 vaccines being administered this week alone.

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Nurses to get backdated promised €100 pandemic grant

Student nurses and midwives are set to receive a backdated promised Pandemic Placement Grant of €100 per week by 1 June, the Minister for Health has confirmed.

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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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