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Loss of smell and taste could be strongest symptom of Covid-19, say UK researchers
Symptoms have been tracked on an app.
Counting in Seanad elections resumes as former TDs get seats on Agricultural panel
Former TDs Michael D’Arcy and Eugene Murphy have been elected.
INMO set to meet health officials to discuss proposed shared accommodation for healthcare staff
The union said that it hadn’t yet been consulted on the proposal.
Poll: Have you started any new TV series recently?
Bingeing anything on Netflix? Catching up on shows you’ve missed?
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Staff health checks and more PPE for nursing home staff, but representative group says test results still too slow
Simon Harris has said a lot of the new measures are “already underway” in nursing homes.
17 more Irish deaths as UN says world faces most challenging crisis since WW2: Today's Covid-19 main points
Health officials confirmed last night that another 17 people have died from the virus in the Republic of Ireland.
Gardaí implement Operation Faoisimh to protect against domestic abuse during Covid-19 crisis
Women’s Aid has reported a ‘heightened state of alert’ due to the current health emergency.
The 9 at 9: Wednesday
Here’s a round-up of this morning’s main stories.
Wellness Wednesday: IBS is no joke, but there are simple things you can do to help yourself
April is IBS awareness month and Consultant Gastroenterologist Deirdre G. O’Donovan offers simple advice to those suffering with IBS.
UN chief describes Covid-19 emergency as the 'most challenging since the Second World War'
It comes as leaders around the world warn of an intense few weeks ahead as the virus continues to spread.
China's shutdown of Wuhan in January may have prevented 700,000 new cases, researchers say
The researchers used a combination of case reports, public health information, and mobile phone location tracking.
Trump warns Americans of 'hell of a bad two weeks' ahead as up to 240,000 US deaths projected from Covid-19
Between 100,000 and 240,000 people in the US could die from Covid-19, according to White House projections.
Coronavirus: Several thousand Irish people could return from Canada in the coming days
The government is warning Irish people on short-term visas to strongly consider coming home.
Covid-19: The race is on to create the world's first ever coronavirus vaccine
A candidate vaccine was developed for SARS but it never went to market.
Debunked: Yes, funerals are very different right now but they are still happening
A message being shared makes specific claims about funeral arrangements for loved ones who die from Covid-19.
From the Good Drying Index to trackable seagulls: TheJournal.ie's April Fools greatest hits
In case you haven’t been keeping track, today is 1 April.
Gardaí warn of significant increase in con-artists exploiting coronavirus fears
incidents have been reported in areas around the country.
Yesterday’s News
New York transformed as US virus death toll exceeds China's
The pandemic has killed more than 1,000 New Yorkers.
Man charged after stabbing at Cork bus stop this morning
The victim received multiple stab wounds at around 7.45am this morning.
Justice Dept: Over 650 new beds 'will facilitate greater social distancing and isolation' in Direct Provision
The new accommodation will mainly be located in hotels in Dublin, Galway and Cork.
17 more deaths in Ireland, and UK death toll increases by 393: Today's Covid-19 main points
The death toll in the Republic of Ireland climbed to 71 today, after this evening’s announcement.
'Weaponising of Covid-19 is unpatriotic,' says GRA president about deliberate coughing incidents
“Anything that undermines this national effort is nothing other than unpatriotic,” said Jim Mulligan.
The Ireland and Lions legend running a Top 14 club under house arrest
This may be the most surreal period of Jeremy Davidson’s career but the former Irish star has not lost his focus as rugby faces its biggest battle yet.
Quiz: How well do you remember these characters from classic Irish TV shows?
Do you know your Dinny from your Miley?
Body of woman in her 50s discovered at house in Dublin
The woman’s body was discovered in unexplained circumstances at a house in the Killiney area earlier today.
Here's What Happened Today: Tuesday
From the Seanad elections to the latest homeless figures, here’s a round up of today’s news.
Over 30,000 tests for Covid-19 carried out in Ireland as health officials urge people waiting for result to self-isolate
Dr Cillian De Gascun said that constraints relating to testing has meant delayed results for some people.
'It said ‘I hope your kids get coronavirus' and 'I hope they die in a house fire’' - Patrick McClean defends brother James
The Ireland winger was fined two weeks’ wages by his club Stoke City last week for an ill-judged Instagram post.
Coronavirus: 17 more deaths and 325 new cases in Ireland confirmed
Health officials released the latest figures this evening.
Your evening longread: Meet the godfather of fake news - and the factchecker
It’s a coronavirus-free zone as we bring you an interesting longread each evening to take your mind off the news.
Prison Service now has temperature checks at the entrances to all prisons
“Difficulties do exist in implementing social distancing on the basis that over 52% of prisoners share cells,” a prison spokesperson said.
Boris Johnson tweet of virtual Cabinet raises cybersecurity concerns
The Zoom Meeting ID number was visible in screenshot from the video conference which was posted to Twitter.
Writing in the #MeToo era: 'It was intimidating taking on something in fiction that was happening in real time'
We spoke to the author Kate Elizabeth Russell about what inspired her controversial but critically-acclaimed novel.
February figures show number of people in emergency accommodation fell to 10,148
Eoghan Murphy said that his priority during the Covid-19 pandemic would be the safety of those in emergency accommodation.
Man (20s) arrested after gardaí seize €122k worth of cannabis from growhouse
Gardaí said they seized 153 cannabis plants.
Construction work ceases at National Children's Hospital site
The contractors had been criticised for continuing construction at the site after new government guidelines.
Screen watch: Your guide to the best TV movies to catch this week
From feelgood movies to action flicks, we have you covered. On terrestrial TV and streaming.
Almost €550,000 donated to grassroots fundraiser Feed The Heroes in 2 weeks
Here’s a round up of some lovely things people are doing for one another – from a teddy bear hunt to Gardaí walking senior citizens’ dogs.
Chief Medical Officers to formalise co-ordination between Irish Government and Stormont
The leaders will discuss cross border cooperation amidst the ongoing global health crisis.
Man accused of attempting to bite and spit at gardaí refused bail
Radu Timoc was arrested yesterday evening for suspected drink-driving.
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Poll: Have you started any new TV series recently?
PEOPLE AROUND IRELAND and across the world are spending a lot more time indoors than most of us are used to.
This means evenings in, more free time and finding ways to keep children occupied.
Between Netflix, Amazon Prime and the latest Disney+ and regular television channels, there are plenty of ways to watch the latest series or catch up on some older ones.
Let us know which shows you’ve been watching in the comments.
So today we’re asking: Have you started any new TV series recently?
Poll Results:
Yes, I've started one or two (1366)
No, I'm not interested (283)
No, I still don't have time (276)
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Wellness Wednesday: IBS is no joke, but there are simple things you can do to help yourself
By Dr Deirdre G. O'Donovan
Opinion: Boris is England’s King Midas. All he touched turned to gold, but now must be disinfected
By Peter Flanagan - @peterflanagan
Peter Flanagan says Covid-19 has stripped Johnson of his dreams of a clean Brexit legacy.
Opinion: Emergency Covid-19 legislation harks back to the Civil War, ‘the Emergency’ and the Troubles
By Conor Casey
Conor Casey of Trinity College says a challenge to the new legislation would be unlikely to succeed.
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