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Wet pubs outside Dublin can open their doors to customers again today
So-called ‘wet pubs’ in Dublin will have to wait at least another three weeks to reopen.
Coronavirus: No further deaths and 396 new cases - including 241 in Dublin
The figures were announced by health officials this evening.
Matt Hancock says new lockdown restrictions in London within days cannot be ruled out
The number of cases per 100,000 people over seven days is reported to have increased in London from 18.8 to around 25 earlier in the week.
India set to overtake US as country worst hit by coronavirus
Today’s surge raised the country’s virus tally to more than 5.4 million.
Coronavirus: No further deaths and 274 new cases - including 166 in Dublin
The figures were announced by health officials this evening.
Blanchardstown, Tallaght top Covid-19 incidence rate in Dublin
Data on real-time incidence of Covid-19 by local electoral area has been published on the Government’s online Covid-19 data hub.
IRFU losses due to Covid expected to exceed €30 million this year
The Oireachtas Covid-19 committee will hear concerns from sports organisations today about their financial viability.
Senior NHS officials contacted HSE seeking help for Covid-19 tests
Paul Reid was defending Ireland’s testing capacity following a surge in demand for Covid-19 tests in recent weeks.
NPHET recommends indoor dining in Dublin's restaurants and pubs should stop
CEO of the Restaurants Association of Ireland Adrian Cummins said this evening that he is “shocked” by the recommendation.
'Significant' cluster in Wales linked to coach trip that included passengers who were awaiting test results
The group were on a trip to Doncaster Races but did not have tickets and did not enter the site, instead visiting a number of pubs.
Coronavirus: One further death and 240 new cases - including 119 in Dublin
NPHET met today and has recommended the government implement further restrictions on those living in the capital.
Coronavirus: Dublin should move to Level 3 of Covid restrictions, NPHET recommends
The NPHET advice will be considered by Cabinet tomorrow.
14 deaths in September, 77,000 tests, a rising 14-day incidence rate: Here's where Ireland stands as winter approaches
We’ve put together the latest statistics – and how to find them – on how Covid-19 is spreading in Ireland and what that means.
Gardaí recorded 16 breaches of Covid guidelines in pubs and restaurants in the past week
The breaches occurred between 7 and 13 September.
NPHET warns deaths and hospitalisations will see exponential growth 'if people do nothing'
“Hospitalisations are increasing and we’re sadly seeing people die,” said Professor Philip Nolan.
'The people of Europe are still suffering': EU chief calls for stronger health union amid pandemic
Ursula von der Leyen announced the creation of a new agency for biomedical advanced research.
Children's Ombudsman says State must ensure vulnerable children are not be 'left behind' due to Covid
Dr Niall Muldoon said vulnerable children are finding it much more difficult to manage through the pandemic.
Cabinet members no longer restricting movements after Health Minister Stephen Donnelly tests negative for Covid-19
Cabinet was adjourned after Donnelly began feeling unwell and was referred for a test.
'We are very worried about Dublin': Taoiseach concerned as 218 new cases confirmed in the capital
His comments come as the Government published a colour-coded roadmap for the country.
Pandemic Unemployment Payment to remain open for new applicants until end of 2020
Changes to payment rates will still go ahead as planned on 17 September.
The number of Covid-19 cases in Irish hospitals is now 68, the highest figure since mid-June
There are currently 13 C0vid-19 cases in ICU – the highest figure since 30 June.
Weddings with up to 50 people allowed under 'Level 2' - including in Dublin
Even under the lowest level in the government’s new plan, numbers allowed at weddings will be restricted to 100.
Data shows Ireland's 14-day incidence rate now 46.8, Dublin double that at 89.1
Dublin – which has seen a spike in cases since late August – is highest at 89.1 while Sligo is the lowest at 3.1 per 100,000.
Queuing system for the jacks, individually wrapped straws and everyone out by 11.30pm: Here are the guidelines for pubs reopening
So-called ‘wet pubs’ in Ireland are permitted to reopen from 21 September.
Coronavirus: 208 new cases and no further deaths confirmed in Ireland
108 of the new cases reported today are in Dublin.
Planning permission granted for North-South electricity interconnector
Stormont Infrastructure Minister Nichola Mallon said it will create a 400kv overhead electricity line connecting with the Republic of Ireland.
Self-isolation period for Covid-19 cases reduced to 10 days from 14
People must still restrict their movements for 14 days if they are a close contact.
Varadkar warns of restrictions in Dublin over ‘worrying’ rise in Covid-19 cases
There has been a 20-fold increase in the incidence rate of the virus in Dublin over the last few weeks, the Tánaiste said.
Concern for employees at meat processing plants as working conditions 'fall off radar' and testing paused
The HSE this week said it had decided to prioritise testing in the community.
Taxi drivers 'leaving in droves' as industry hit hard by pandemic
Many drivers have been off the roads since March and there is still little work for them.
Nursing home residents in Dublin restricted to one nominated visitor as cases continue to climb in capital
More than half of daily Covid-19 cases have been confirmed in Dublin.
Widespread Covid-19 testing to begin tomorrow in all direct provision centres
The testing rollout follows a recommendation from NPHET.
Coronavirus: 211 new cases and one new death confirmed in Ireland
Health officials released the latest Covid-19 figures this evening.
'There is a lot of uncertainty': Paschal Donohoe warns of Covid-19 impact on recovery, in his first meeting as Eurogroup head
Donohoe is in Berlin for his first meeting as President of the Eurogroup.
Covid-19: Dublin faces visitor restrictions as NPHET makes recommendations to Government
Over half of Covid-19 cases reported in the past seven days have been in Dublin.
None of the Covid-19 cases identified in 54 schools so far have led to outbreaks
There has only been one school in which a second case was identified after an original confirmed case.
New data shows 2,018 Covid-19 outbreaks in private homes
The total number of workplace outbreaks is 85, including 31 in meat processing plants.
Significant rise in Covid-19 referrals in Kildare and Dublin prompts delays in receiving home tests
One Kildare resident explained they were waiting six days for a test after they were referred.
Union says 20 Direct Provision residents working at meat plant told contracts won't be renewed due to high risk
Mass testing at meat plants has indicated levels of infection among workers is now very low.
Pubs given green light to reopen from 21 September
Cabinet agreed that pubs which do not serve food can reopen from 21 September, subject to local restrictions.
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