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New Hong Kong law bans insults to China's national anthem
Today protesters defied a ban against a mass vigil commemorating the Tienanmen anniversary.
New guidelines for producers of Covid-19 face coverings
The CCPC has warned against claims that these items protect the wearer from Covid-19.
Phase Two: Here are the restrictions due to be eased next week
Here’s what’s planned between 8 June and 29 June, when Phase 3 is due to begin.
Tusla expressed concern children could be at risk of 'immediate harm' due to restrictions on its services
Internal risk reports expressed concern about the impact of reduced home visits and face-to-face meetings.
People urged to keep record of who they meet to help contact tracers stop spread of Covid-19
NPHET this evening continued to urge people to comply with social distancing over the bank holiday weekend.
Government to negotiate new deal with private hospitals
The current deal to use private facilities during the Covid-19 crisis will not be extended beyond the end of June.
Coronavirus: Nine deaths and 46 new cases confirmed in Ireland
Health officials have provided an update on the outbreak in Ireland.
Coronavirus: 17 deaths and 73 new cases confirmed in Ireland
The Chief Medical Officer briefed Cabinet ministers earlier today.
Officials looking at 'creative' ways they could allow nursing home visits again
Dr Holohan said health officials are ‘very sensitive’ to the issue and aware of the impact on the mental health of residents.
Covid-19 transported to Direct Provision centre in Caherciveen from Dublin, Dáil committee told
Fianna Fáil TD Norma Foley made the claims at a sitting of the Dáil Covid-19 committee today.
Publicans say they face 87% reduction in capacity with 2m social distancing
Yesterday the CMO said the two metre social distancing advice is “not a rule” and it will be reviewed on an ongoing basis.
No new Covid-19 deaths reported in past day, Dominic Cummings defends trip to Durham: Today's Covid-19 main points
Discussion this week is likely to be focused on the further easing of restrictions ahead of 8 June.
Greater Dublin best placed to deal with post-Covid crisis due to remote working options, UCC study finds
The study warns there are regional implications due to dependency on sectors less able to work remotely and socially distance.
Greece resumes island ferry services in bid to salvage summer tourist season
Travel to the islands had been generally off-limits since a lockdown in late March.
'What planet are they on?', 'Bojo stands by top aide': UK front pages react to Dominic Cummings crisis
The left-leaning Daily Mirror leads the attack on the pair, labelling Cummings a “cheat” and Johnson a “coward”.
Coronavirus: 12 deaths and 76 new confirmed cases in Ireland
The Department of Health provided the last figures at tonight’s briefing.
Jedward are quarantining in LA with American Pie actress Tara Reid
The twins have been living with the actress for the past two months.
HSE letter outlines Direct Provision strategy but warns accommodation may be 'insufficient or unsuitable' for self-isolation
There have been 171 cases of Covid-19 among people living in Direct Provision including 13 clusters.
Study to test for coronavirus antibodies in the Irish population expected to begin in June
Dr Cillian de Gascun said a random sample of the population will be invited to take the test.
Coronavirus: 16 deaths and 51 new cases confirmed in Ireland
Health officials have provided an update on the outbreak in Ireland.
Medical journal refutes Trump claim it published reports about earlier spread of Covid-19 in China
The Lancet described the allegations made by Trump in a letter to the WHO as “serious and damaging”.
More than half of charities say their finances are uncertain or in difficulty as a result of the pandemic
Several charities have had to cancel major fundraising events in recent weeks as a result of the pandemic.
Botanic Gardens, Trim Castle and Farmleigh among heritage sites reopened as part of Phase One
The OPW closed most of its sites to the public following public health advice as Ireland worked to limit the spread of Covid-19.
Medical community should 'monitor' patients for post-Covid mental disorders, study warns
Looking at Covid-19 patients, 12 studies found evidence of delirium in serious cases.
Living conditions of migrant workers at meat plants 'should be considered before criticism'
The Chief Medical Officer has said health officials are also looking at transmission risks for these employees outside of work.
Coronavirus: 4 deaths and 88 new cases confirmed in Ireland
Health officials have provided an update on Ireland’s first day in Phase One.
Restaurants, bars and churches reopen in Italy with Saint Peter's Basilica even taking visitors again
Churches in Rome were shuttered at the beginning of the coronavirus emergency.
Coronavirus: 10 deaths and 64 new cases in Ireland confirmed
The figures were released from the Department of Health this evening.
Coronavirus: 15 deaths and 92 new cases in Ireland confirmed
The figures were released from the Department of Health this evening.
Coronavirus: 16 deaths and 129 new cases in Ireland confirmed
The figures were released from the Department of Health this evening.
'It's worth nearly €500m to the economy': Taoiseach defends reopening horse racing industry on 8 June
Varadkar said the horse racing industry here needed to be aligned with what was happening in countries like France and the UK.
Taoiseach advises public to wear face coverings on public transport and in retail stores
The use of face coverings will not be made a legal requirement.
Trinity research shows 75% of workers fear contracting Covid-19 on their public transport commute
The research also shows that 80% of workers would prefer to work from home once Covid-19 restrictions are lifted.
'Unacceptable': Over 200 Covid-19 cases dating back to March only reported by hospital today
Notification of infectious diseases is required by legislation.
Coronavirus: 10 deaths and 426 new cases confirmed in Ireland
NPHET met today to finalise its advice to government on easing restrictions from next Monday.
Automated text message system for negative Covid-19 results should be in place by end of week
Dr Cillian de Gascun has said work on automation and computer systems should help reduce turnaround times.
Childcare scheme for healthcare workers scrapped after only six providers apply
The scheme was launched last week and was due to begin on Monday.
Human rights group calls on health minister to justify extending emergency garda powers
Figures show the emergency powers were invoked a total of 192 times over the past month.
Coronavirus: 10 deaths and 159 new cases confirmed in Ireland
Health officials have given an update this evening on the outbreak in Ireland.
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Chief of French pharma company under fire for saying the US gets priority access to Covid-19 vaccine
President Emmanuel Macron’s office said it would hold talks with Sanofi executives next week.
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