235 new cases of Covid-19 confirmed in Ireland
There are now 1,771 on the island of Ireland. 235 new cases of Covid-19 have been confirmed in Ireland, according to new figures released by the Department of Health. It brings the total number of cases in the Republic of Ireland to 1,564 and 1,771 on the island of Ireland. Two more people have died from Covid-19, a male […]
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Spanish soldiers find elderly people dead and abandoned in retirement homes
This is heartbreaking. Spanish soldiers, who are helping the country during the Covid-19 outbreak that has hit the county hard in recent weeks, have reported they’ve found elderly patients in retirement homes abandoned, and in some cases, dead in their beds. “We are going to be strict and inflexible when dealing with the way old […]
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WHO warns the Covid-19 pandemic is accelerating
“We can change the trajectory of this pandemic.” The World Health Organisation (WHO) has warned that the coronavirus disease pandemic is “accelerating”, as there are now more than 300,000 cases worldwide. WHO said that it’s still possible to change the direction of the outbreak but only if nations attack now. “The pandemic is accelerating,” WHO […]
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121 new cases of Covid-19 confirmed in Ireland
There are now more than 1,000 cases on the island of Ireland. 121 new cases of Covid-19 have been confirmed in Ireland according to new figures released by the Department of Health. It brings the total number of cases in Ireland to 906. One more death from coronavirus has sadly been confirmed, a man in […]
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Germany bans gatherings of more than two people
Angela Merkel stressed these are rules not guidelines. Germany has announced it will ban public meetings of more than two people unless they are about work in a bid to slow down the spread of coronavirus. German Chancellor Angela Merkel announced the measure along with several others on Sunday afternoon. The ban, which does not […]
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177 people in Ireland being treated in hospital for Covid-19
29 of those were being treated in ICU. As of 8pm on Saturday evening, 177 people were in hospital receiving treatment for Covid-19. Anne O’Connor, Chief Operations Officer with the HSE, revealed the figure during a briefing on Saturday morning. She said the figure had risen from 151 on Saturday morning. 29 people with Covid-19 […]
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102 new cases of Covid-19 confirmed in Ireland
There are now 893 cases on the island of Ireland. 102 new cases of the Covid-19 have been confirmed in Ireland, according to the latest figures released by the Department of Health on Saturday. There is now a total 785 confirmed cases in the Republic of Ireland, with 893 on the island of Ireland. Three […]
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793 people die in 24 hours in Italy as number of cases rises to 53,578
Italy is the epicentre in Europe. The death toll from the Covid-19 outbreak in Italy has risen by 793 to 4,825 in just 24 hours, officials said. Italy’s death toll is the largest in the world, overtaking China on Friday. The country’s authorities say there have been 6557 new cases of the virus There are now 53,578 […]
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Tesco Ireland to give workers 10% bonus for work during Covid-19 outbreak
In recognition of “their incredible effort.” Tesco Ireland has announced it will give all of its staff a 10% bonus on their hourly rate of pay during the Covid-19 outbreak. The company said the Covid-19 pandemic has resulted in an unprecedented increase in the demand for food and and household products in its stores and […]
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Irish Distillers to make hand sanitising gel for the HSE
Great to see. Irish Distillers, creators of Jameson and Middleton whiskey, has announced that it is to start making hand sanitising gel during the Covid-19 crisis. Demand for hand sanitiser and face masks has risen sharply in recent weeks as related uses in hospitals have increased alongside members of the general public trying to insulate […]
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74 new cases of Covid-19 confirmed in Ireland
It brings the total number of cases on the island of Ireland to 434. 74 new cases of the Covid-19 have been confirmed in Ireland, according to the latest figures released by the Department of Health on Wednesday. The cases are made up of 29 females and 45 males and brings the total number of […]
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European Medicines Agency dismisses social media claims about anti-inflammatories
“There is currently no scientific evidence establishing a link between ibuprofen and worsening of Covid‑19.” The European Medicines Agency has poured cold water over social media claims that non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medicines (NSAIDs) such as ibuprofen could worsen the effects of Covid-19. It said it’s aware of the messages circulating on social media and messaging apps but […]
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“This is the calm before the storm, before the surge” – Leo Varadkar addresses the nation
“We’re asking people to come together as a nation by staying apart from each other.” Taoiseach Leo Varadkar addressed the country in a broadcast on RTÉ and Virgin Media on Tuesday night under Section 122 of the Broadcast Act, which allows the government broadcasting time for announcements in the event of a major emergency. Varadkar warned […]
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Next seven days “vital” in flattening the curve of Covid-19
You may have heard the phrase ‘flattening the curve’, but what does it mean? The speed at which the Covid-19 outbreak plays out is hugely important for health care services. A sudden surge in illnesses has the potential to overwhelm a health system if more people need to be hospitalised than it can safely handle. […]
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