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A Covid-19 antibody therapy used to treat President Donald Trump has been approved by the US drug regulator for people who are not yet hospitalised by the disease but are at high risk.

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Talks taking place on Covid-19 arrangements for December

Talks are continuing over the weekend on what Covid-19 restrictions will be in place for December, ahead of a government announcement next week.

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Rome bar bans talk about Covid-19

The message is clear from the hand-written poster above the counter - all talk of coronavirus, lockdowns or virology is strictly forbidden.

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Covid-19: 275 patients in hospital, 33 in ICU

Latest figures show that as of 8am this morning, there are 275 patients in Irish hospitals with Covid-19

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Level thinking needed in deciding Level 5 exit strategy

You can get used to the dark. So much so, that you may forget what the light looks like.

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Pfizer/BioNTech seek first Covid-19 vaccine approval in US

Pfizer and its German partner BioNTech have formally submitted an application to the US Food and Drug Administration to authorise their Covid-19 vaccine for emergency use.

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Donald Trump Jr tests positive for Covid-19

Donald Trump Jr, the son of US President Donald Trump, tested positive for Covid-19 this week, although he is experiencing no symptoms, according to his spokesman.

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NI church leaders concerned over two-week closure

The leaders of Christian religions in Northern Ireland have expressed concern that churches are to close there for two weeks from November 27.

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HSE has 'significant concerns' over 10 nursing homes

The Health Service Executive has "very significant concerns" about ten nursing homes.

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Pfizer/BioNTech to seek emergency approval for virus vaccine

Pfizer and its partner BioNTech confirmed they will apply for emergency use authorisation for their coronavirus vaccine, becoming the first to do so in the US or Europe as the pandemic rages around the world.

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Chambers Ireland calls for 'focused effort' for rest of Level 5 restrictions

Chambers Ireland has called for "intensified compliance efforts" by businesses across the country over the next fortnight aimed at containing coronavirus infections.

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'Intense discussions' on exiting Level 5 under way - Donohoe

"Intense discussions" on how the country will exit Level 5 restrictions are "necessary" and are under way, the Finance Minister has said, describing it as a "decision of magnitude".

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Children talk about lockdown issues at TED talk event

Children will talk about issues that have emerged for them during lockdown and about the importance of children's rights at an online event today.

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WHO advises against Gilead's remdesivir for all hospitalised Covid-19 patients

Gilead's remdesivir is not recommended for patients hospitalised with Covid-19, regardless of how ill they are, as there is no evidence the drug improves survival or reduces the need for ventilation, a World Health Organization panel said.

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Over 20 patients with Covid-19 in Dublin hospital outbreak

More than 20 patients have been infected with the coronavirus in an outbreak at St Columcille's Hospital, Loughlinstown, Co Dublin.

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Cafes reopen in NI ahead of two week shutdown

Cafes, coffee shops, and close contact services such as hairdressers will reopen in Northern Ireland today before closing again next Friday for two weeks in a bid to stop the health service from being overwhelmed.

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India's coronavirus cases pass 9 million

India has crossed the grim milestone of 9 million coronavirus cases, with 45,882 new infections recorded in the last 24 hours, the health ministry has said.

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EU says two vaccines could be authorised in December

The European Commission president has said the European Medicines Agency could begin authorising the marketing of two leading coronavirus vaccines before the end of the year.

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Two weeks to get back on track - Holohan

Chief Medical Officer Dr Tony Holohan has said that progress in driving down the incidence of Covid-19 has stalled and that we have two weeks to get back on track.

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Positivity rate for Covid-19 remains low in schools

Testing for Covid-19 has taken place in 159 schools so far this this month, involving a total of 4,786 students and staff, all deemed close contacts of confirmed cases.

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Dolly Parton credited with helping Moderna vaccine after million dollar donation

A $1 million donation by Dolly Parton appears to have helped fund the production of a promising new coronavirus vaccine.

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Covid-19: Four further deaths, 429 new cases

The Department of Health has been notified of four further deaths of people with Covid-19 and 429 new cases of the disease.

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Kerry nursing home 'in chaos' as HSE takes charge following court order

The Health Service Executive is this evening taking over a north Kerry nursing home on foot of a court order sought at Listowel District Court this morning.

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WATCH: Death toll a 'sad reminder' of virus impact - Reid

CEO of the Health Service Executive Paul Reid has said a "sad milestone" was reached yesterday with the news that over 2,000 people have died from Covid-19 in Ireland.

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Gardaí to increase policing of large gatherings in public spaces

Gardaí are to increase patrols from today with a focus on people gathering in large groups in public spaces.

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Further Covid-19 restrictions may be needed in North - Swann

Northern Ireland's Health Minister Robin Swann has warned that further Covid-19 restrictions are needed before the end of this month to avoid hospitals being overwhelmed.

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Lockdowns in Europe avoidable, vaccine 'not a silver bullet' - WHO

Fresh lockdowns in Europe are avoidable, including through near-universal mask-wearing, the head of the World Health Organization (WHO) Europe office said.

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Irish mink farmers told of cull to prevent Covid-19 spread

The Department of Agriculture has informed the owners of three mink farms in Ireland that their mink are to be culled to halt the potential spread of a mutated form of the Covid-19.

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Once-off €250 Covid payment for third-level students

Minister for Further and Higher Education Simon Harris is to announce a once-off Covid-19 payment scheme for third-level students.

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Japan on 'maximum alert' amid rise in virus cases

Japan is on "maximum alert" after logging a record number of daily coronavirus infections, its prime minister said, though no immediate restrictions are planned.

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Oxford Covid vaccine produces immune response in older adults

The University of Oxford is expected to release data on the effectiveness of its coronavirus vaccine in the coming weeks, with the latest trial results suggesting it produces a strong immune response in older adults.

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First Covid-19 test centre opening at Dublin Airport

Dublin Airport's first Covid-19 test facility is to open this morning, while a second test centre will be open from next Monday at the airport.

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Taoiseach speaks of meaningful Christmas as decision due next week on Level 5

The Taoiseach has told his party colleagues that people will be able to have an enjoyable, safe and meaningful Christmas.

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Teacher unions to warn politicians of possible school closures

Some schools may be forced to close this winter as a result of ventilation and heating problems, a trade union is expected to warn when it addresses politicians at an Oireachtas committee hearing later this morning.

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NPHET to meet as progress in tackling Covid slows

The National Public Health Emergency Team will meet again today amid rising concerns that the progress in tackling Covid-19 nationally appears to have slowed significantly over the past week.

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Covid-19: 12 additional deaths, 379 new cases

The Department of Health has reported 12 additional deaths related to Covid-19.

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Fall in NI Covid cases 'less than hoped for' - advisor

A further 11 people with Covid-19 have died in Northern Ireland, the Department of Health has said, bringing the total to 889.

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Businesses' patience dwindles as Christmas opportunity threatened

So, here we go again.

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Drop in number of Covid-19 clusters in schools

There has been a marked fall in the number of Covid-19 outbreaks recorded in schools, according to public health data published today.

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Dolly Parton credited with helping Moderna vaccine after million dollar donation

A $1 million donation by Dolly Parton appears to have helped fund the production of a promising new coronavirus vaccine.

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Outlook for Irish economy highly uncertain - Commission

The European Commission has said the outlook for the Irish economy is "highly uncertain" and that risks are "elevated".

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Pfizer ends Covid-19 trial with 95% efficacy

Pfizer Inc said that final results from the late-stage trial of its Covid-19 vaccine show it was 95% effective, adding it had the required two-months of safety data and would apply for emergency US authorisation within days.

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Sweden to allow more distance learning at high schools

Sweden's high schools will be able to conduct more distance learning from next week to help control the coronavirus pandemic, the government said, though it encouraged them to remain open as far as possible as they provided a vital social service.

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Consistent evidence of Covid-19 clusters in households - HIQA

The Health Information and Quality Authority (HIQA) says there is consistent evidence that Covid-19 clusters most commonly occur in household settings, and that there is a higher rate of onward transmission in households, compared with other settings.

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221 hospital staff off work in Limerick due to Covid-19

The number of staff at Limerick's hospital group who are now off work or self-isolating as a result of a Covid-19 infection outbreak has risen to 221, up from 161 last week.

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Head of UK's criticised test and trace scheme self-isolates

Dido Harding, the embattled head of Britain's coronavirus test and trace system, has revealed she would go into self-isolation after being contacted by her own phone app.

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Pilot income scheme for the arts may not be in place by year-end

A pilot scheme for a universal basic income for people working in the arts may not be in place by the end of the year, according to the Minister for Arts and Culture.

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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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