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# coronavirus - Yesterday’s News
GAA announce cessation of activity in Kildare, Offaly and Laois
The Football Association of Ireland have made a similar announcement.
Racing at Curragh set to go ahead as planned despite Kildare lockdown
‘We have had confirmation racing can continue behind closed doors’ said HRI CEO Brian Kavanagh.
Donnelly agrees there should be reform in workplace practices after latest outbreaks in Kildare, Laois and Offaly
The meat industry today said there have been a high proportion of asymptomatic positive cases among workers.
'We cannot afford to wait and see': Taoiseach calls for solidarity as first localised restrictions set to take effect
The Taoiseach addressed the country after 6pm this evening.
Coronavirus: 4 deaths and 98 new cases in Ireland
The latest figures were confirmed by health officials this evening.
66 NFL players opt out of 2020 season due to coronavirus concerns
The Patriots have seen the most withdrawals, including linebacker Dont’a Hightower and safety Patrick Chung.
Secondary students: 'If you want us to wear face masks in the classroom, we'll do it'
Students at third level institutions have been advised to wear face coverings if they cannot maintain a distance of two metres.
India's coronavirus cases reach over two million
The country has the third-highest number of cases in the world.
# coronavirus - Thursday 6 August, 2020
People in Kildare, Laois and Offaly warned about 'significant' rise in cases
The Acting Chief Medical Officer called on people in the three counties to be particularly cautious.
A number of Stade Francais players test positive for coronavirus ahead of Top 14 season start
The players have tested positive for coronavirus after a training camp in Nice.
Coronavirus: Five deaths and 69 new cases confirmed in Ireland
The five-day average of cases over the preceding five days has been 48 new cases a day.
Back to school allowance trebled in response to Covid-19 pandemic
The scheme has been extended to include families on the Pandemic Unemployment Payment.
Sharp increase in suspected Covid-19 cases in ICU in 24 hours
Fourteen people were in critical care units with suspected Covid-19 ast of 6.30pm last night.
'Mystery' donor gives €260,000 to Trinity College Dublin PhD students impacted by pandemic
The money has been provided to students whose lab work was interrupted by the Covid-19 crisis.
Reduced cancer services due to Covid-19 pandemic 'unacceptable', says Irish Cancer Society
It was reported today that a Department of Health briefing warns of a major backlog in cancer treatments.
Ireland's health watchdog says mass thermal screening at airports for Covid-19 is ineffective
The review found detection rates are low due to cases that do not present with a fever and those who are infectious before showing symptoms.
Italy threatens to ban Ryanair if 'violations of anti-Covid-19 health measures' continue
Ryanair said in a statement that the claims made by ENAC are “factually incorrect”.
# coronavirus - Wednesday 5 August, 2020
Parties agree to accelerated hearing of Ryanair's challenge against travel restrictions
Ryanair claims that the Covid-19 restrictions are unlawful.
The Explainer: Why is Ireland delaying the reopening of pubs again?
Why was the decision made, and what sort of risks were being balanced? That’s what we’re looking at in this week’s podcast.
24 more pubs found to be in potential breach of Covid-19 restrictions
Gardaí said there has been “widespread compliance by licenced premises” to regulations.
Coronavirus: No deaths and 50 new cases confirmed in Ireland
The latest Covid-19 figures were released by the Department of Health today.
Arsenal announce decision to make 55 staff redundant
Club points to severe drops in broadcast revenue as the main reason for the plan.
Unemployment rate - including those on PUP - stands at 16.7%
Just over 41% of people in the labour force aged between 15 and 24 were unemployed in July.
New clusters in meat plants, direct provision centres and among Traveller community
There is also concern about a shift in the location of cases away from the greater Dublin region.
Lockdown restrictions to be reimposed on Aberdeen after coronavirus cluster
All indoor and outdoor hospitality has been told to close by 5pm today.
Donnelly expects 'very little need' to police wearing of face coverings
Face masks will become mandatory in all shops and retail centres from Monday.
Health Minister says there is 'international evidence' that reopening the pubs would see cases increase
Taoiseach Micheál Martin has also said there is not guarantee that pubs will reopen this year.
Poll: Do you agree with the latest measures taken by government to curb the spread of Covid-19?
The Taoiseach said yesterday he had “enormous sympathy” for the plight of publicans.
Embryos could be susceptible to Covid-19 in second week of pregnancy, study finds
“It is important to say that this work is at a very hypothetical stage,” Professor Christoph Lees said.
'It's demoralising and makes me want to leave': How poor pay is impacting home carers in this 'lucrative' sector Exclusive
Part two of Noteworthy’s investigation examines pay and conditions of these frontline workers, as well as profits made by providers.
# coronavirus - Tuesday 4 August, 2020
Small aerosol droplets could penetrate PPE, scientists warn
“PPE is an effective barrier to large droplets but may be less effective for small ones,” an academic surgeon said.
Restaurants and pubs serving food will have to close at 11pm from Monday, Taoiseach says
The government has decided against allowing pubs that don’t serve food to reopen on 10 August.
Blow to weddings and sport as government extends restrictions on public gatherings
Limits on 50 people indoors and 200 people outdoors are to remain.
Coronavirus: No deaths and 45 new cases confirmed in Ireland
The latest figures were released by the Department of Health this evening.
PPE grant now available for people with cystic fibrosis
The grant of €100 per applicant is available from Cystic Fibrosis Ireland.
Donald Trump says US is 'lower than the world' in Covid-19 deaths as proportion of cases
A 30 minute interview of the US president was aired by HBO yesterday.
Nearly 70% of people would take a Covid-19 vaccine, according to new poll
The poll surveyed 2,000 people in July.
Pizza Express eyes restaurant closures in UK, but Milano in Ireland to stay open
Pizza Express operates the Milano restaurants in Ireland.
Poll: Should all pubs be allowed to reopen on 10 August?
NPHET is to deliver its advice on the matter to the government today.
Millions in Philippines latest to be hit with stay-at-home order as cases soar internationally
The World Health Organisation has warned against relying on a vaccine as a ‘silver bullet’ to end the pandemic.
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