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People are being urged to observe the public health guidelines around funerals, as concern has been raised about recent associated outbreaks of Covid-19.

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Dublin Zoo warns of permanent closure due to Covid-19 impact

Dublin Zoo has warned that it may have to close permanently because of the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic.

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Ibec calls for early exit from Level 5 for retail, hospitality and travel sectors

The chief executive of employer's group Ibec has told the Government that there is serious and urgent concern in the business community around the current phase of Covid related restrictions.

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South Australia imposes 6-day 'circuit breaker' lockdown

The state of South Australia announced a six-day "circuit-breaker" lockdown for its nearly two million people to contain a coronavirus cluster in its capital city that ended a months-long streak of no infections.

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What is it like to take part in a vaccine trial?

A key facet of the global scramble by Pfizer, Moderna and other pharma groups to develop a viable coronavirus vaccine is the recruitment of tens of thousands of volunteers willing to participate in clinical trials.

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TUI in call for extension to Christmas school break

A second-level teachers' union has said schools should be allowed to close early for Christmas so that students and teachers have more time to restrict their movements before meeting elderly or vulnerable relatives.

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Proposals to boost employment rights for remote workers

The Labour Party has proposed new legislation to boost employment protection for the rising number of people working from home, including a "right to disconnect" from out-of-hours communications.

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366 more cases of Covid-19 confirmed, 11 additional deaths

Eleven more people who were diagnosed with Covid-19 have died, the Department of Health has reported. It brings the total number of Covid-19 related deaths to 1,995.

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Isolating Johnson to continue to lead UK Covid response

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has insisted he will continue to lead his government's pandemic response as he self-isolates after meeting an MP who tested positive for Covid-19.

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How two companies sprinted ahead in Covid vaccine race

Just as the novel coronavirus was gaining a foothold in the United States in mid-March, Pfizer Inc Chief Executive Albert Bourla called on his top vaccine scientists and laid out a clear mission.

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Public health authorities directing school Covid response - Foley

The Minister for Education has reiterated that it is public health authorities and not the Department of Education that is directing the public health response to Covid-19 in schools.

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Taskforce recommends basic income scheme for artists

A universal income scheme for artists has been recommended by the Arts and Culture Recovery Taskforce, which publishes its report today.

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HIQA found hygiene issue at nursing home hit by Covid-19

The Health Information and Quality Authority has published 30 inspection reports on residential centres for older people.

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EU govts at odds over common travel rules

Many EU governments oppose common rules on the use of rapid Covid-19 tests, an internal document seen by Reuters says, in a new blow to airlines which are betting on fast-track testing to help bring the travel industry back to life.

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Publican says don't punish all for actions of a few

People who gather to drink alcohol outdoors could be fined under proposals going to Cabinet.

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UK health minister not ruling out lockdown extension

Britain's Health Secretary was unable to rule out an extension to the latest lockdown as a health chief warned the tiered system that ministers want England to return to may have to be strengthened.

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France gaining control over virus - health minister

French Health Minister Oliver Veran said the country was regaining control over the coronavirus, but warned it was too early to claim victory.

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Businesses can claim Covid restrictions support cash payments from today

Eligible businesses can claim cash payments under the Government's Covid Restrictions Support Scheme from today.

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Situation facing childcare providers 'unacceptable' - ISME

The survival of some childcare and early years providers is in jeopardy after the Government began to recoup overpayments of state supports last week with only five days notice, according to the small firms group ISME.

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Man who lost sense of smell post-Covid sets up support group

A man who lost his sense of taste and smell after contracting Covid-19 has set up a support group for others suffering the same long-term effects.

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CureVac deal takes EU's Covid-19 vaccine supplies close to two billion

The European Union has struck a deal for up 405 million doses of German biotech firm CureVac's potential Covid-19 vaccine, the head of the EU executive has said, taking total supplies secured by the bloc to nearly two billion doses.

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What will Christmas celebrations look like this year?

With less than six weeks to go until 25 December, it is still not clear what way we will be able to celebrate Christmas and the run-up to it this year amidst the Covid-19 pandemic.

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Govt considering clampdown on takeaway alcoholic drinks

Discussions are taking place within Government amid indications that a clampdown on pubs selling takeaway drinks will be introduced.

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EU likely to grant Ireland €2.5bn towards TWSS cost

Ireland is in line to get €2.5bn in funding from the EU towards the cost of the Covid-19 Temporary Wages Subsidy Scheme.

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Where are we in the Covid-19 vaccine race?

Drug makers and research centres around the world are working on Covid-19 vaccines, with large global trials of several of the candidates involving tens of thousands of participants well under way.

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Vaccine will not be enough to stop pandemic: WHO chief

The head of the World Health Organization has said that a vaccine would not by itself stop the coronavirus pandemic.

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Funding for NUIG research into rapid Covid testing

Researchers in Galway have been given funding to assist with the effort to mass produce rapid testing for Covid-19.

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Expert says further NI restrictions before Christmas 'likely'

More coronavirus restrictions before Christmas will "more likely than not" be recommended to Stormont, Northern Ireland's chief scientific officer has said.

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Support for Covid restrictions 'fraying' amid concern over rising cases

A member of NPHET has warned that people may be "taking their eyes off the ball" with Level 5 restrictions and increased social gatherings on the streets, in workplaces and at funerals is "demoralising for people who are trying to do their best".

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Impact of Covid on charities not known until next year - regulator

The financial impact of Covid-19 on the charity sector in 2020 will not be fully known until late next year, according to the Charities Regulator.

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Isolating Johnson says he's 'fit as a butcher's dog'

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson said the fact he was "bursting with antibodies" having had coronavirus before would not impact on his having to self-isolate following contact with an MP who tested positive.

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Australia races to contain Adelaide virus outbreak

A sudden coronavirus cluster has emerged in the Australian city of Adelaide after seven months without a significant outbreak there, with the virus again escaping from the country's hotel quarantine system.

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Boris Johnson isolating after coming into contact with Covid-19

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has been told to self-isolate after coming into contact with someone who tested positive for Covid-19, Downing Street has said.

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Germany warns of more virus curbs, Mexico sees 1m cases

Germany warned today that its anti-coronavirus measures were likely to last four or five more months, as Greece announced a new ban on gatherings and Mexico surpassed one million infections.

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Fewer Covid-19 patients in hospital but cases rising

Latest figures show that the number of confirmed cases of Covid-19 in hospitals has reduced to 249. This is five fewer than yesterday evening.

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10 Covid patients die in Romania hospital fire

Ten Covid-19 patients were killed and others were in critical condition after fire broke out in an intensive care unit in northeast Romania today, a hospital spokesperson said.

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Publicans 'not interested in opening and then closing again', says VFI

Publicans have no interest in opening "just for two weeks over Christmas" before having to close again, the Vintners' Federation of Ireland has warned.

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Fewer Covid-19 patients in hospital but caution urged by Tony Holohan

The number of Covid-19 patients being treated in hospital is continuing to fall.

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Staying on course against Covid-19

This is a year that has certainly given us all pause for thought.

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Trump appears to acknowledge for first time that Biden could succeed him

President Donald Trump insisted this evening that he would never put the United States into a coronavirus lockdown, but said "time will tell" if another administration takes office in January and does so.

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NI cancer sufferers may die due to need to treat Covid-19 patients - Swann

Cancer patients may die as a result of Covid-19 patients not being turned away from hospitals, Northern Ireland's Health Minister has admitted.

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'Most difficult challenge' for Belfast health service - trust boss

Non-coronavirus patients risk serious harm or death because Northern Ireland's largest health trust is at full stretch, a senior administrator has said.

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Poorer nations face vaccine wait as West locks down supply

Hailed this week as a pandemic game-changer, the new Covid-19 vaccine offered countries that had pre-ordered doses a potential escape from a cycle of lockdowns and new waves of sickness and death.

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Household net worth hit srecord high as deposits rose and debt fell

A large rise in deposits and fall in debt saw household net worth rising to a record €817 billion in the second quarter of this year, according to figures from the Central Bank.

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DUP tactics 'shameful and embarrassing' - Long

Alliance Party leader Naomi Long has said she has never in her 20 years of politics felt "more depressed and dispirited" with the state of affairs in Northern Ireland than this week.

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Taoiseach urges people to stick with Level 5 restrictions

The Taoiseach has appealed to people to continue to adhere to Level 5 Covid-19 restrictions for the next three weeks.

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Catching light in the darkest of times

This week, we have been sharing some of the personal stories behind small Irish businesses or start-ups in this most difficult of years.

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'Sweet' success for couple who were kept apart by Covid

A young couple who were kept apart by Covid-19 are now are experiencing a "sweet" success story with their confectionery business in Co Galway.

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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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