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Another 938 deaths have been recorded from Covid-19 in the UK
Authorities across the UK are warning it is too early to consider lifting the restrictions in place on the general population.
'Please don't politicise this virus': WHO responds to Trump's threat to defund organisation
Director general of the WHO Tedros Adhanom has said the world must ‘quarantine politicising Covid’.
Coronavirus: 25 more deaths and 365 new cases confirmed in Ireland
Health officials continue to urge people to stick with their advice.
Statutory investigation to be carried out into older people's charity Cabhru
Charities Regulatory Authority said it has appointed inspectors to carry out the statutory investigation into the charity.
Quiz: How well do you remember the major sporting moments of 2006?
Test your memory to mark the launch of our new show, Really into Years.
Yes, scientists have proven that Ireland has got much quieter over the last two weeks
A new study shows that human-made noise has dropped since the Covid-19 restrictions were introduced.
€1bn worth of supports announced for businesses, with a push to get companies to sell online
The supports aim to help with liquidity issues experienced by businesses.
The 5 at 5: Wednesday
Five minutes, five stories, five o’clock.
Bernie Sanders suspends US presidential campaign
He said that “while the campaign ends, the struggle for justice continues on”.
Lorry driver pleads guilty to manslaughter of 39 people found dead in Essex truck
The bodies of the 39 people were discovered in a refrigerated container last year.
Emergency powers for gardaí, thousands flee Wuhan: Today's Covid-19 main points
There are now a total of 5,709 confirmed cases in Ireland.
Recipients of Covid-19 illness benefit who were underpaid will get arrears this week
The department said the benefit was paid at the original rate “pending the system being built to apply the increased rate”.
Three people left in 'serious condition' in hospital after car hits side of house in Co Carlow
The incident happened in the early hours of the morning at The Forge Cross in Castlemore, Tullow.
'It's a pic I've been thinking about for 10 years': Behind the lens, 1km away, of an iconic supermoon image
James Crombie had some help getting his head around a massive mathematical problem before he could take an iconic photo.
Rodent infestation and 'filthy' floors: Three food businesses were ordered to close in March
The FSAI said that hospitals don’t need any extra pressure from unsafe food practices.
Education minister to give clarity on Leaving and Junior Cert exams in coming days
The National Public Health Emergency Team is due to meet on Friday.
19,000 people close pandemic payment due to claiming it 'in error'
The government says the temporary wage subsidy scheme is not being taxed at the time at which you receive it.
'It's now your place of residence': Garda commissioner says those in holiday homes must stay there
The powers afforded to gardaí will be in place for four days and may be extended.
Teenager arrested following crash with garda patrol car
The two-car collision happened this morning in Drogheda.
Explainer: What powers do these 'last resort' measures give to gardaí? And will these powers be extended?
The Irish Council for Civil Liberties has argued that these laws aren’t needed given the public’s compliance with the Covid-19 restriction measures.
How the 'lowest moment' of his life shaped a future Ireland manager
Killian Brennan and Billy Dennehy recall playing under Stephen Kenny during a turbulent spell at Shamrock Rovers.
New WHO report warns that there is a global shortage of nurses
The study was compiled before Covid-19 and calls for greater investment in nursing.
Covid-19: Nursing home clusters more than double in four days as Mater Hospital says ICU is full
The figures come as a senior medic at the Mater hospital in Dublin has said that the ICU there is full.
Man arrested over Belfast murder of Dublin criminal Robbie Lawlor
Lawlor (36) from Coolock was shot dead by what the PSNI believe was a lone gunman.
Man arrested and charged after threatening gardaí with hatchet and knives
The incident occurred in Skerries, Co Dublin.
Thousands of people leave Wuhan after the months-long lockdown was lifted
Wuhan, in Hubei province, was the source of the global coronavirus outbreak.
Poll: Do you welcome new garda powers for restricting movement during Covid-19 crisis?
People could face a fine of €2,500 or a jail sentence.
North-south split opens up as EU finance ministers fail to agree coranvirus bailout plan
Italy and Spain are insisting on a solidarity fund but this is being resisted by Germany.
The 9 at 9: Wednesday
Here’s what you need to know as you start your day.
Second man to appear in court charged with trafficking illegal immigrants
A number of people have been arrested by gardaí as part of Operation Mombasa.
'He stayed at work for you. Now pray at home for him': UK papers support Johnson after second night in ICU
Johnson was said to be in good spirits as he remained in intensive care with coronavirus.
Taoiseach to discuss funeral guidelines on conference call with religious leaders today
Topics such as the current public health guidelines on funerals will be up for discussion.
Man in his 20s stabbed during brawl in Cork last night
The incident occurred after an altercation between two groups of people, a number of whom were armed with knives and bats.
Trump threatens to withdraw funding from the World Health Organization
New York City’s pandemic death toll has reached at least 4,000 people.
Twitter founder Jack Dorsey pledges over €900 million for Covid-19 relief effort
“Why now? The needs are increasingly urgent, and I want to see the impact in my lifetime,” Dorsey said.
Wellness Wednesday: Mother Nature can help us cope with Covid-19 confinement. Time to walk, look and meditate!
Mindfulness teacher Gerry Raftery says Spring brings us much-needed stillness and simplicity.
Legendary musician John Prine dies aged 73 due to coronavirus complications
Contemporaries of Prine said his abilities stood alongside the likes of Neil Young and John Lennon.
Five main banks now have freephone lines to help people who are cocooning
The phone lines are operating during normal banking hours, from Monday to Friday.
Galway and Waterford city councils ask the public to stop throwing plastic gloves on the ground
“They just seem to be everywhere,” SocDem councillor Owen Hanley said.
Universities and colleges scrap all in-person exams taking place during the Covid-19 pandemic
Online exams or rescheduled exams will take place instead.
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Poll: Do you welcome new garda powers for restricting movement during Covid-19 crisis?
GARDAÍ HAVE NEW powers to arrest and detain members of the public who flout the advice of the public health authorities during the Covid-19 pandemic.
Cabinet members signed off on the measures yesterday, and they were signed by Health Minister Simon Harris, Taoiseach Leo Varadkar and the Attorney General last night.
Measures in place at present mean members of the public must stay at home, except to gather essential goods, to provide essential care, or to get a brief spell of exercise within 2km of their home.
However, some people are not abiding by these guidelines and authorities are worried more people will flout the guidelines over the Easter weekend.
Those convicted under the new rules could face a maximum of six months in prison or a fine of €2,500.
We want to know: Do you welcome the new garda powers for restricting movement during the Covid-19 crisis?
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Wellness Wednesday: Mother Nature can help us cope with Covid-19 confinement. Time to walk, look and meditate!
By Gerry Raftery
Mindfulness teacher Gerry Raftery says Spring brings us much-needed stillness and simplicity.
'Nefarious actors are at the root of Covid-19 fake news - and they are part of dangerous geo-political games'
By Billy Kelleher - @BillyKelleherTD
GOAL: We hope to learn lessons from the west when tackling any African Covid-19 outbreak
By Dr Enida Friel
Dr Enida Friel of GOAL says Covid-19 will not be beaten until it’s beaten by all countries.
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