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Russia open to 'no strings attached' vaccine discussion

The Russian Ambassador has said Moscow is open to discussions on supplying the Sputnik vaccine to Ireland "if there is an interest" from the Government.

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Danger of another virus surge, expert warns

Covid-19 case numbers are "stuck" and possibly rising, according the HSE's lead for Infection Control, as he warned of a real danger of another surge of the virus.

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EU rebuffs UK calls to ship AstraZeneca vaccines from Europe

The European Union is rebuffing British government calls to ship AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccines produced in a factory in the Netherlands, an EU official said.

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EU commissioner says Europe can achieve herd immunity by July

An EU commissioner has said Europe could have herd immunity against Covid-19 by July, as incoming jabs are expected to speed up the continent's sluggish vaccine rollout.

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Two visits per week to long-term residential care facilities allowed from today

Residents of long-term residential care facilities, including nursing homes, will be able to receive two visits per week from today.

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Poll indicates slump in trust among Europeans in AstraZeneca vaccine

A new poll suggests that trust in AstraZeneca's coronavirus vaccine in many European countries has plunged following controversy around the jab in recent weeks.

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9% week-on-week increase in number of Covid-19 cases

For nine out of the past 14 days, the number of new cases of Covid-19 has been "stuck" at between 500 and 650. It has been a little less on other days.

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Homeless people in NI to begin receiving Covid vaccine

Homeless people in Northern Ireland will start to receive their Covid-19 vaccine soon, it has been confirmed.

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Call for 10-attendee limit for funerals to be increased

The director of one Dublin's largest funeral homes has said large churches and cemeteries should be able to accommodate 25 to 50 people with social distancing measures in place.

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Hotel quarantine in effect by next weekend - McGrath

Ireland's hotel quarantine system for arrivals from designated countries is due to come into effect by the end of this week, the Minister for Public Expenditure has said.

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Site closures could mean loss of 10,000 new homes - CIF

The Director General of the Construction Industry Federation has warned that Ireland will lose out on thousands of homes being built this year because of the construction shutdown over the last few months.

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Germany to consider mandatory quarantine measures

Germany is considering making all people returning from abroad face quarantine and compulsory Covid-19 tests after infection rates jumped above the level at which authorities say hospitals will be overstretched.

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'State of emergency' in Miami over spring break crowds

Throngs of revelers flocking to Miami Beach in Florida for spring break have become so uncontrollable that authorities have declared a state of emergency and imposed a curfew meant to quash the party.

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'Everything on table' for EU discussion on vaccines - McGuinness

European Union Financial Services Commissioner Mairead McGuinness has said there must be a global focus placed on where vaccines are produced and on the supply chains of their components.

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10 people in court over Dublin anti-lockdown protest

Ten people have appeared at a special Saturday night sitting of the Dublin District Court at the Criminal Courts of Justice on charges connected to an anti-lockdown protest in Dublin city centre.

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Vaccinations of over 75s with serious conditions continues today

The vaccination of those over 75 and of people with serious underlying conditions will continue today as concern grows about the number of cases of Covid 19 in the community.

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Covid-19: Nine deaths and 525 new cases reported

There have been nine Covid-related deaths reported by the Department of Health.

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No further deaths in NI as 159 Covid cases reported

There have been no further deaths of people who previously tested positive for Covid-19 in Northern Ireland.

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Police clash with Covid protesters in German city

Police used pepper spray to disperse people protesting against coronavirus curbs in the German city of Kassel, in one of the country's largest such rallies so far this year.

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Construction and children's sports among key Govt priorities

The return to work of upwards of 14,000 more construction workers, along with the resumption of group sports training for children, next month have been identified as key Government priorities.

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Half of UK adult populations receives first vaccine jab

The British government has hailed its coronavirus vaccination programme as "a huge success" after announcing half of the adult population had now received at least one dose.

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AstraZeneca exports can be banned if EU not supplied first: EU chief

EU chief Ursula von der Leyen has threatened to halt exports of AstraZeneca's Covid-19 vaccines if the bloc did not receive its promised deliveries first, escalating a row that has fanned international tensions.

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Covid is a never-ending story but narrative will shift

The Covid-19 story changes almost every hour, not unlike the Irish weather.

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HSE to resume using AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccine today

The Health Service Executive has said that it will resume administering the AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccine in modest amounts in acute hospital settings today.

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Perspex screens to be used in Leaving Cert oral exams

Perspex screens are to be used between the candidate and the interviewer for this year's Leaving Certificate oral exams.

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6 things we learned from the Covid-19 vaccine briefing

From an acknowledgement that the messaging from NPHET isn't always what people want to hear, to confirmation that Ireland will not go outside the European Medicines Agency process to approve Sputnik or any other vaccines, here are six things we learned at this evening's briefing.

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Vaccine suspension was a setback, but only time will tell how big

This one-week interruption has been a setback.

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Gardaí issue 15,000 fines worth a total of more than €1.9m for Covid-19 breaches

Gardaí have issued more than 15,300 fines worth a total of more than €1.9m across the range of all Covid-19 breaches to date.

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Covid-19 death toll among care home residents in NI reaches 1,000

The Covid-19 death toll among care home residents in Northern Ireland has reached 1,000.

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Healthcare unions refer leave claim to Workplace Relations Commission

Unions representing healthcare workers have referred their claim for 10 days additional annual leave in recognition of their work during the pandemic to the Workplace Relations Commission.

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Taoiseach refuses to speculate on relaxing restrictions

Taoiseach Micheál Martin has said he will not speculate beyond what he has already said on whether restrictions will continue after 5 April or be relaxed at that point.

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State spends €11.5bn on Covid-19 welfare supports

The State spent a total of €11.5 billion on welfare supports over the last year in response to the Covid-19 pandemic, according to the latest figures from the Department of Social Protection.

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Fears for Fota Wildlife Park as lockdown continues

The Director of Fota Wildlife Park in County Cork has warned that - like many similar attractions - the park is facing permanent closure unless it reopens to visitors soon.

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US set to hit 100 million vaccines target ahead of schedule

France and Germany were set to resume AstraZeneca vaccinations after EU regulators gave the jab the all-clear, and US President Joe Biden said his administration would meet its goal of inoculating 100 million Americans weeks ahead of schedule.

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NPHET expected to issue update on Astra Zeneca

The National Public Health Emergency Team is expected to issue an update in relation to the use of the Astra Zeneca vaccine today following meetings with the National Immunization Advisory Committee and the Health Products Regulatory body later this morning.

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Teens give cinematic glimpse into life during pandemic

"Lockdowns during the pandemic have forced young people to come to terms with a new way of living life."

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Ireland considers EMA's green light for AstraZeneca jab

Ireland's top health advisers are considering a ruling by the European Medicines Agency (EMA) that the AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccine is "safe and effective".

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5 things we learned from the latest Covid-19 briefing

This evening's NPHET briefing at the Department of Health has heard that there were no additional Covid-related deaths in the last 24 hours and 582 new cases.

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HSE details what happens when people 'visit for a cup of tea'

The Director of Public Health with the HSE in the Midwest has outlined three examples of how Covid-19 can easily spread between households.

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Covid-19: No additional deaths, 582 new cases

The Department of Health has been notified of no further Covid-19 related deaths and 582 additional cases.

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Irish imports from Britain slump 65% on stockpiling, Brexit - CSO

New figures from the Central Statistics Office show that Ireland's goods imports from Britain fell by 65% in January compared to the same time last year.

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Signs good for full return to school after Easter - Foley

The Minister for Education has said the signs are very positive that the rest of school students can return to the classroom after the Easter break.

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HSE chief says rate of decrease in Covid hospitalisations 'stalled'

The rate of decrease in hospitalistions has stalled although there has been a "significant easing of pressure on the hospital system" due to the reduction in the number of people being treated for Covid-19, according to HSE Chief Executive Paul Reid.

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Catholic archbishop in call over funeral number limits

The Catholic Archbishop of Dublin has called for the Government to allow greater numbers assemble in churches for funerals and masses once Level 5 restrictions end.

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Covid-19 reinfection rare, but more common for those aged over 65 - study

Most people who have had Covid-19 are protected from catching it again for at least six months, but those aged 65 and over are more prone to reinfection, new research suggests.

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Germany reports biggest rise of Covid-19 cases in two months

The number of confirmed coronavirus cases in Germany increased by 17,504 to 2,612,268, the biggest daily rise since 22 January, data from the Robert Koch Institute (RKI) for infectious diseases showed today.

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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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