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Australian borders could be shut until late 2022 - minister

Australia is likely to remain shut to visitors until late 2022, the country's trade and tourism minister said, as another global coronavirus surge smashed hopes of a quick reopening.

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Covid threatens Everest climbing comeback plans

More than 30 sick climbers have been evacuated from the foot of Mount Everest, raising fears that coronavirus may scupper a hoped-for bumper season on the world's highest mountain.

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Germany to allow AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccine for all adults

Germany will allow AstraZeneca's Covid-19 vaccine to be administered to adults of all ages and aims to offer 12-18 year-olds a vaccine by the end of August as it seeks to speed up its rollout, Health Minister Jens Spahn has said.

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India records 1.5m new Covid-19 cases in a week

India reported another record daily rise in coronavirus cases, bringing total new cases for the week to 1.57 million, as the country's vaccination rate falls dramatically due to a lack of supplies and transport problems.

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Ireland's vaccine rollout 'in line with EU average'

With one-third of the adult population having by now received at least one dose of a Covid-19 vaccine, Chief Medical Officer Dr Tony Holohan said it is time to feel hopeful and to start planning our summer.

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Anti-Olympics campaign gains traction online in Japan

An online petition calling for the Tokyo Olympics to be cancelled has garnered almost 200,000 signatures in the past few days, as public concerns mount over holding the Games in a pandemic.

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Call for rapid antigen testing to aid return of fair travel

The Oireachtas Transport and Communications Committee has written to senior Government members and health officials, calling for rapid antigen testing to be used to re-establish air travel.

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Role of healthcare staff in pandemic response to be recognised

The Government is committed to recognising the dedication of healthcare workers during the pandemic, and is considering how best to do that, the Taoiseach has told the Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation.

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Covid-19: Eight further deaths and 393 new cases

There have been eight further Covid-related deaths and 393 new cases of the disease notified to the Department of Health.

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'Planning ahead with greater hope' as virus figures drop - HSE

Partners of pregnant women should be allowed attend the 20-week scan and be present at the birth of the baby, the HSE's Chief Clinical Officer has said.

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Seven cases of variant first seen in India detected in Northern Ireland

Seven confirmed cases of the Covid-19 variant which was first detected in India have been reported in Northern Ireland, the Department of Health has said.

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Young people under 'enormous strain' because of pandemic

Young people are under "enormous strain" because of the pandemic, an Oireachtas committee has heard, and urgent changes to support services are needed to avert a "surefire recipe for a mental health disaster".

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Big drop-off in home completions after Covid-19 restrictions

The number of new dwellings completed in the first three months of this year is sharply down, according to the latest figures from the Central Statistics Office.

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Unemployment rate falls to 22.4% ahead of reopening

New figures from the Central Statistics Office show that the Covid -19 crisis continues to have a significant impact on the labour market here in April.

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EU 'ready to discuss' vaccine patent waivers, says Von der Leyen

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has said that the EU was ready to discuss a US-backed proposal to waive patents on Covid-19 vaccines.

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Trepidation for some as restrictions ease

As the country prepares to emerge from a long and difficult period of Level 5 restrictions, people are beginning to look to the future with hope and optimism.

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Majority of Traveller community 'exemplary' over Covid-19 restrictions

Co-director of Pavee Point Ronnie Fay has said that only a minority of Travellers have not adhered to public health guidance in relation to Covid-19 and the majority of the community have been "exemplary".

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Mystery Covid case sees return of masks, social distancing in Sydney

Australian officials reinstated social distancing measures in Sydney as New Zealand partially suspended the "travel bubble" between the two countries, amid fears a case involving the variant first detected in India could lead to a significant outbreak.

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Single-shot J&J vaccine to be administered to public for first time

The Health Service Executive has invited 57-year-olds to register for Covid-19 vaccination appointments through its online portal or its HSE Live phone line from today.

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US announces support for Covid-19 vaccine patent waiver

US President Joe Biden's administration has announced its support for a global waiver on patent protections for Covid-19 vaccines, and will negotiate the terms at the World Trade Organization.

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In Covid-hit India, a 26-year-old doctor decides who lives and who dies

Rohan Aggarwal is 26-years-old and not due to complete his medical training until next year.

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14% increase in under-18s testing positive for Covid-19

New HSE data shows a 14% increase in the number of under-18 year olds who tested positive last week compared to the week before.

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Travel agents call for clarity on trading resumption

Travel agents have told an Oireachtas committee that they need clarity as to when they can restart trading, with a safe reopening of international corporate and leisure travel.

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Tánaiste hopes majority of restrictions can be lifted by August

Tánaiste Leo Varadkar has said he hopes August will be the month when things are relatively normal again in Ireland.

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Boohoo earnings up 37% as pandemic drives business online

British online fashion retailer Boohoo has today reported a 37% jump in full-year core earnings, benefiting from the rise in digital shopping during the Covid-19 pandemic.

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Indian G7 delegation self-isolating over Covid cases

India's entire delegation to a G7 foreign ministers' meeting in London is self isolating after two members tested positive for Covid-19, a British government official has said.

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Permanent TSB's mortgage market share jumps in Q1 as rivals head for the exit

Permanent TSB expanded its share of the fast growing mortgage market to 17.9% in the first quarter of 2021 from 15.3% in the previous quarter as it looks to take advantage of rivals' plans to leave the Irish market.

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India posts record daily rise in coronavirus deaths

India's coronavirus deaths rose by a record 3,780 during the last 24 hours, a day after it became the second country to cross the milestone of 20 million infections after the United States.

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Australia's NSW reports first Covid case since March

Australia's most populous state has reported its first locally acquired Covid-19 case in more than a month and health authorities are working to trace the source of the infection.

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Department considering HSE's revised vaccination plan

The Department of Health is still considering a revised national vaccination plan submitted by the Health Service Executive.

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US to vaccinate low-risk teens

US President Joe Biden wants 70% of American adults to have received at least one shot of a Covid-19 vaccine by the 4 July holiday and has made vaccinating adolescents a key part of the next phase of the country's immunisation campaign.

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Australia PM says extreme penalties 'unlikely' for travel ban offenders

Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison, who is under pressure to overturn rules barring travel from Covid-19 ravaged India, said it was "highly unlikely" travellers would face maximum penalties of five years in jail and a A$66,000 (€42,000) fine.

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Covid-19: Two additional deaths, 383 new cases

There have been 383 new cases of Covid-19 reported by the Department of Health, as well as two deaths.

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Calls for walk-in Covid test centre in Cavan

There have been calls for a walk-in testing centre to be opened in Cavan after a meat processing facility in the town closed for a week.

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Hotline to report illegal gatherings in Donegal

Gardaí in Co Donegal have set up a special Covid hotline to allow the public to report illegal parties or gatherings in the county.

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PUP claimants drop below 400,000 for first time in 2021

The number of people claiming the Pandemic Unemployment Payment has dipped below 400,000 for the first time this year, according to the latest figures from the Department of Social Protection.

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Denmark to allow schools, indoor facilities to reopen

Denmark has announced plans to reopen schools and allow a range of indoor activities this week, but a cap on gatherings led to the cancellation of several summer music festivals, including the renowned Roskilde Festival.

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Visits and outings as nursing home restrictions eased

Nursing home residents will be able to see more visitors and go on organised outings as restrictions are eased.

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Full train schedule resumes, but capacity still 25%

A full schedule of train services resumes across the country today, but capacity on board remains at 25% before rising to 50% from 7 May.

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Grants of up to €40,000 under new Online Retail Scheme

€5m is to be made available to help businesses upgrade their websites to boost opportunities in online retail.

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India national lockdown calls as virus cases hit over 20m

Indian opposition leader Rahul Gandhi has called for a nationwide lockdown as the country's tally of coronavirus infections surged past 20 million, becoming the second nation after the United States to pass the grim milestone.

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Those aged 59 can register for vaccine from today

Registration for Covid-19 vaccinations for the cohort of people aged in their 50s opens from today.

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Ringsend residents mark May Day with virtual 'Stay Day'

A Dublin community has been celebrating the start of May with an online event.

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Living with germs and being human again after Covid-19

After a year of social distancing and following public health measures to curb the spread of Covid-19, scientists and psychologists say we should be able to go back to pre-pandemic social norms such as hugging or shaking hands.

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EMA begins assessing Pfizer-BioNTech jab for 12-15 year olds

The European Medicines Agency has said it has begun evaluating the use of Pfizer-BioNTech's Covid-19 vaccine for those aged 12 to 15, after a similar request in the United States.

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Covid-19: 453 new cases, no further deaths

The Department of Health has been notified of 453 new cases of Covid-19 and no further coronavirus-related deaths.

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UK on course to ditch social distancing rule in June - Johnson

Britain is on course to ditch the Covid-19 social distancing rule requiring people to stay at least one metre apart towards the end of next month, Prime Minister Boris Johnson has said.

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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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