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An open letter to those who've been vaccinated, from the CMO

An open letter to those who've been vaccinated on what comes next - from Dr Tony Holohan, Chief Medical Officer

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Young women least likely to accept Covid-19 vaccine

Women and younger people are less likely to accept a Covid-19 vaccine, according to a new study from NUI Galway.

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India's Covid-19 cases near 20m mark

India on has reported more than 300,000 new coronavirus cases for a 12th straight day to take its overall caseload to just short of 20 million, as scientists predicted a peak in infections in the coming days.

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Holohan warns of surge risk if too much social mixing

Chief Medical Officer Dr Tony Holohan has praised the sacrifices people have made over the last year, but warned that too much social mixing, especially indoors, even for those who have been vaccinated, will increase the risk of a further surge of Covid-19.

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Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform Michael McGrath has said Covid-related supports for businesses and individuals beyond June will be laid out by Government by the end of this month.

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Local lockdowns to tackle outbreaks of Covid-19 not ruled out

Minister of State Pippa Hackett has said it is not possible to rule out the introduction of local lockdowns to tackle high incidents of Covid-19 in the community.

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Covid vaccinations for UK secondary school pupils 'from September'

In the UK secondary school pupils will reportedly be offered Covid-19 vaccinations from September under plans being developed by the NHS.

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Six Tokyo Olympic torch staffers diagnosed with Covid-19

Six people who helped with Japan's Olympic Torch relay were diagnosed with Covid-19, bringing the total number of participants in the event who got the coronavirus to eight, organisers said.

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Year takes its toll on teen juggling study and caring for mum, sister

Every day for the past week, we have been hearing from some of Ireland's most inspirational teenagers in our 'Quaran-teen' series of reports. They have been sharing their experiences and hopes for the future.

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Australia's Perth at risk of second snap-lockdown after new Covid-19 infections

Australia's fourth-largest city faces prospects of its second snap lockdown in less than a month, officials warned on Sunday, after a hotel quarantine security guard in Perth and two of his housemates tested positive for Covid-19.

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Leinster Rugby test event at the RDS will not be held in May

A Leinster Rugby match, that would have seen 2,000 spectators return to the RDS, will now not go ahead as planned according to the Sports Minister.

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'Glimpse of future' as UK clubbers return to dance floor

A pilot event which saw around 3,000 clubbers in the UK return to the dance floor has been hailed as a glimpse of what the future might hold by public health leaders.

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Man allowed avoid hotel quarantine on humanitarian grounds to visit father on deathbed

A man who flew back to Ireland from the United States to see his critically ill father has been allowed to avoid undergoing mandatory hotel quarantine on humanitarian grounds.

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Caution urged after Covid cases rise in border counties

People living in border counties are being urged to remain vigilant to the threat posed by Covid-19, amid concerns about high rates of transmission in some areas.

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Offaly teen uses TikTok to promote women in agriculture

This week, we are hearing from some of the most inspiring teenagers from around Ireland in our "Quaran-teen" series of reports. They share their experiences, what motivates them, and their hopes for the future.

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Work continues on revised vaccination plan

Head of the Health Service Executive Paul Reid has said work is continuing this weekend on a revised vaccination plan, the 27th version.

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WHO warns of Covid-19 peaks in South America

The World Health Organization has warned that South America, especially Brazil, has been suffering complicated and severe Covid-19 crisis.

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India posts new record daily rise in Covid-19 cases

India posted a record daily rise of 401,993 new coronavirus cases today as the country opened up its mega vaccination drive to all adults, although several states warned of acute vaccine shortages.

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Hopefully heading towards the last exit from lockdown

It's the first of May and the summer ahead is looking much brighter.

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Is workplace antigen testing key to a safe reopening?

While PCR testing remains the gold standard when it comes to Covid-19, antigen testing could play a key role in the reopening of the country.

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Pfizer seeks advice on use of vaccine for adolescents

The manufacturers of the Pfizer BioNTech Covid-19 vaccine have submitted a request to the European Medicines Agency to expand the use of their vaccine to include adolescents aged 12-to-15-years old.

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President Higgins calls for solidarity on global vaccine access

President Michael D Higgins has called for global solidarity to ensure that vaccines are distributed to all.

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India among five countries added to hotel quarantine list

India is among five countries that have been added to the list of designated states from which passengers arriving into Ireland must enter Mandatory Hotel Quarantine.

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'Skate Birds' changing the face of Irish skateboarding

With outdoor activities set to be "the theme of the summer" according to the Taoiseach, one pastime is already enjoying a resurgence.

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5 things we learned from the Covid-19 briefing

From more evidence that vaccines are having a positive impact on Covid-19 case numbers to a warning not to spend too much time with virologists if you don't want to be frightened, here are five things we learned from the latest NPHET briefing.

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Covid-19: Four further deaths, 545 new cases

There have been four further Covid-related deaths and 545 new cases of the disease notified to the Department of Health.

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HIQA recommends weekly antigen tests in meat plants

The Health Information and Quality Authority has recommended that antigen tests be used once or twice a week in meat plants as an alternative to a monthly PCR test.

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Court rules O'Doherty and Waters must pay legal costs

The Court of Appeal has ruled that John Waters and Gemma O'Doherty must pay the legal costs of their failed appeal against a refusal to permit them to challenge the constitutionality of laws introduced in response to Covid-19.

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Pfizer asks EMA to authorise jab for 12 to 15-year-olds

Pfizer and BioNTech have asked the European Medicines Agency to authorise their Covid-19 vaccine for 12- to 15-year-olds, a move seen as a crucial step toward achieving herd immunity.

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2,300 excess deaths between March 2020 and February 2021 - CSO

There were up to 2,300 excess deaths between March 2020 and February 2021 compared to previous years, according to an analysis of death notices by the Central Statistics Office.

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Covid death toll in NI passes 2,950

The toll of Covid-19 linked deaths recorded in Northern Ireland has passed 2,950.

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Dept considering parallel vaccination of 40-49 and 50-59 cohorts

Minister Stephen Donnelly said analysis is being done on whether those in their 40s could potentially get vaccinated at the same time as those in their 50s, who will have to wait for the Johnson & Johnson vaccine.

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Worldwide Covid-19 cases pass 150 million

Worldwide Covid-19 cases have passed 150 million, according to an AFP tally, with numbers soaring recently due to a massive second wave in India.

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Tánaiste 'hopeful' but says reopening plan has 'emergency break'

The Tánaiste has said that the Government's plan for re-opening the country has an "emergency break" which could lead to restrictions being retained, if the Covid-19 virus gets out of control.

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US aid arrives in India as Covid cases hit new record

The first US emergency aid to India has arrived as the country battles a devastating surge in Covid-19 cases which has overwhelmed hospitals and crematoriums.

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Reopening of outdoor dining among virus restrictions eased in Northern Ireland

Pubs, cafés and restaurants in Northern Ireland will reopen for outdoor service today.

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Hope, optimism replaces fear as Govt outlines path ahead

We are likely to see the Government's new slogan "Think safe, think outdoors" plastered on billboards and newspaper ads and repeated mantra-like by politicians and policy makers over the coming weeks and months.

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A feeling of déja-vu for businesses set to re-open

If it feels like déja vu, it's because we’ve been here before.

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New York mayor hopes city will 'fully reopen' on 1 July

New York Mayor Bill de Blasio has said that the city hopes to "fully reopen" on 1 July.

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Pilot large music, sports events possible this summer, Arts Minister says

Pilot large events for music and sports could be organised this summer, according to the Minister for Arts.

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Podcast: Ep. 86 India's Second Wave Tragedy

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A calculated risk - but one worth taking

Dare we compare it to a summer's day?

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Reopening plan has 'divided' hospitality industry - RAI

The Government's reopening plan has divided the hospitality industry, according to the Restaurants Association of Ireland (RAI).

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At a glance: What Covid changes mean for us this summer

The Government has agreed to ease several Covid-19 restrictions in a new reopening plan for the country beginning on 4 May.

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Economic revival begins but won't be easy

Is this really the beginning of the end of the economic misery that’s been heaped upon the country for the past 13 months? 

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Covid-19: Three further deaths and 474 new cases

There have been three further Covid-related deaths and 474 new cases of the disease notified to the Department of Health.

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3% of people in hotel quarantine test postive for Covid-19

One in every 33 people who has entered mandatory hotel quarantine in Ireland since the international travel rule began has tested positive for Covid-19.

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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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