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October air and sea travel figures down 90% on 2019 - CSO

Covid-19 continues to have a dramatic impact on international travel to and from Ireland, the latest figures from the Central Statistics Office show.

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Moderna to seek US, EU emergency vaccine authorisation

Moderna has said it will apply for US and European emergency authorisation of its Covid-19 vaccine based on full results from a late-stage study showing its vaccine was 94.1% effective with no serious safety concerns.

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More people feeling depressed during restrictions - CSO

A survey by the Central Statistics Office on the well-being and lifestyle of people under Level 5 restrictions has found that 11.5% of respondents felt downhearted, or depressed, all or most of the time.

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No storage capacity issues for Covid-19 vaccine, says Irish pharma company

A company specialising in temperature-regulated storage for the pharmaceutical industry has said that capacity issues should not be a problem in Ireland when it comes to storing one of the anticipated Covid-19 vaccines.

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Virtual handshakes: Recruiting during a pandemic

The process of recruiting and onboarding new employees has changed dramatically due to the pandemic.

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Warning over 'infodemic' as vaccine hopes rise

As the potential roll-out of a vaccine for Covid-19 appears on the horizon, those monitoring anti-vaccine disinformation online say they are anticipating a slew of misleading posts on the issue - which could jeopardise vaccine uptake.

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Americans brace for Covid 'surge upon a surge'

The top infectious disease expert in the US, Dr Anthony Fauci, has said Americans should prepare for a "surge upon a surge" in coronavirus cases as millions of travellers return home after Thursday's Thanksgiving holiday.

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Resourceful mum delighted by toy rental business demand

An enterprising mum says she is delighted that demand for her wooden toy rental business has "exploded".

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Covid-19 vaccination task force to meet later

The Government's Covid-19 vaccination task force will meet for the second time today.

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Businesses prepare to reopen as restrictions ease

Retailers and businesses closed for the past five weeks have spent the weekend preparing to reopen from Tuesday.

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351 more cases of Covid-19 reported in Northern Ireland

There have been three further deaths linked to Covid-19 in Northern Ireland and an additional 351 confirmed cases.

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Imposing Level 5 was correct decision - O'Brien

Imposing Level 5 restrictions was a tough decision, but it has proven to be the correct one, the Minister for Housing has said.

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Covid-19 infections rose in counties where pubs reopened - study

Counties where so-called "wet pubs" reopened at the end of September experienced an increase in the 14-day incidence rate of Covid-19 ten days later.

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Task force working on Irish vaccination programme

Planning and preparation for a Covid-19 vaccine and how an immunisation programme in Ireland would work have been under way for months.

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Covid-19: Nine deaths and 315 cases in Northern Ireland

There have been nine more coronavirus-related deaths reported in Northern Ireland, with eight of those occuring in the past 24 hours.

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Govt asking public to act responsibly ahead of Level 3

The Government has called on the public to take personal responsibility as Covid-19 restrictions are eased.

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Festive season can still sparkle but caution is needed

December is about to descend upon us. Like a cold, wintry breath over the land.

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Businesses face scramble to salvage what's left of Christmas market

In normal times, this weekend would always have been a busy one for retailers, pubs, restaurants and other businesses across the country.

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Face mask advice is a u-turn on previous recommendation

The recommendation announced by the Government that face masks should now be worn in crowded work places, places of worship, and also in busy crowded outdoor spaces is a new departure.

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Talking about mental health was a good start by Micheál Martin

"It is tough and it is mentally exhausting."

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Explained: What will a Covid-19 Christmas look like?

Ireland is moving to Level 3 restrictions from Tuesday, with a number of exceptions coming into place as Christmas draws closer.

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At a glance: What are the latest Covid-19 restrictions?

The Government has announced an easing of the Covid-19 restrictions ahead of Christmas, after six weeks at Level 5, the highest level in the framework for dealing with the virus.

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Covid-19: Seven further deaths and 206 new cases

There have been seven further coronavirus-related deaths and 206 new cases of the disease notified to the Department of Health in the past 24 hours.

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Dead mink resurface from mass grave in Denmark

Mink that were culled to prevent the spread of Covid-19 at fur farms in Denmark have resurfaced from mass graves this week, prompting complaints from residents about possible health risks.

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NI hospitals record the highest virus-related deaths in week to 20 November

Hospitals in Northern Ireland recorded their highest number of Covid-19-related deaths in the week to 20 November, official figures show.

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31% of remote workers surveyed routinely wear pyjamas on the job

A new survey on remote working has found that 57% of respondents have worn their pyjama bottoms while working remotely at least occasionally, with 31% saying they do most of the time or always.

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Germany's coronavirus infections pass one million

Germany has seen its total number of coronavirus infections pass one million, the Robert Koch Institute for disease control said.

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Government set to announce exit plan from Level 5

The Cabinet is set to approve a plan that will allow for the reopening of restaurants and gastro pubs, most likely on Monday 7 December.

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31 school students and staff test positive for Covid-19 in past week

A total of 2,384 students and staff underwent testing for Covid-19 at 147 schools around the country last week, with 31 people, or 1.3% of the total, being found to have the virus.

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New AstraZeneca vaccine trial likely after lower dose performs better

AstraZeneca is likely to run an additional global trial to assess the efficacy of its Covid-19 vaccine, its chief executive Pascal Soriot was quoted as saying after questions over the results from its late-stage study.

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Santa Claus deemed essential worker, cleared to enter Irish airspace

Santa Claus has been deemed an essential worker and will not be subject to Covid-19 travel restrictions when he arrives in Ireland next month.

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Principal calls for sharing of Covid-19 details after school closure

The principal of a Cork primary school has told RTÉ News she believes a significant outbreak of Covid-19 in the school could have been prevented if there had been a greater sharing of information between public health authorities and the school.

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Potentially around '2,000 cases of missed cancer' - HSE

The HSE has said that there could potentially be around 2,000 cases of missed cancer as a result of the impact of Covid-19 on other clinical services.

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Stick to the hygiene 'basics' as measures eased - HSE

The Chief Executive of the HSE, Paul Reid has called on the public to continue to follow of the public health guidance on preventing the spread of Covid-19.

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Derry bus company cancels Dublin shopping trip plan

A bus company in Derry, which had advertised a shopping trip to Dundrum Shopping Centre, has said it will now not go ahead.

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WHO's Ryan says arrival of vaccines will not mean zero Covid-19

World Health Organization Executive Director Dr Mike Ryan has said the arrival of vaccines will not mean zero Covid-19.

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Mental health budget allocation fallen by 1% - PNA

The percentage of the overall health budget allocated to mental health services has fallen by 1% despite growing demand for such services at every level, according to the Psychiatric Nurses Association (PNA).

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No changes to Central Bank's mortgage rules

The Central Bank has left its key rules on mortgage lending unchanged and has also extended its relaxation of certain regulations on bank reserves into next year.

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Minister moves to reassure over Christmas bonus for PUP recipients

Minister for Social Protection Heather Humphreys has reassured Pandemic Unemployment Payment recipients that most will retain their entitlement to a Christmas bonus even if they return to work when public health restrictions are eased next week.

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Coronavirus: 13 key milestones in a year like no other

From the first cases in central China to hopes of a vaccine a year later, here are a dozen key developments in the spread and subsequent fight against Covid-19.

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Call for Government to consult with older people on Covid-19 restrictions

Age Action Ireland has called on the Government to consult with older people about how best to live with Covid-19 restrictions and to facilitate safe visits for nursing home residents who feel "forgotten and invisible".

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South Korea reports biggest Covid-19 spike since March

South Korea reported 583 new coronavirus cases, the highest since March, as it grapples with a third wave of infections that appears to be worsening despite tough new social distancing measures.

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Cabinet Covid-19 sub-committee to discuss Level 5 restrictions

The Cabinet sub-committee on Covid-19 will meet this evening to assess how and when the Government should ease Level 5 restrictions, ahead of a full and decisive Cabinet meeting tomorrow lunchtime.

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Students' union to address Oireachtas committee

School student representatives will call for a stronger say in how their schools address the challenges of Covid-19, and for greater communication with them, including more information regarding cases of the virus, when they address an Oireachtas committee later today.

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Germany expects to extend virus restrictions into January

Germany will extend its current Covid-19 restrictions through to early January unless there is a dramatic drop in infections -- something that is not expected, according to Chancellor Angela Merkel.

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Swedish watchdog finds serious failures in Covid care at nursing homes

Sweden's healthcare watchdog has issued a stinging condemnation of the way elderly people in the country have been treated in care homes during the coronavirus pandemic, noting that some patients were left to die without a medical exam.

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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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