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'It simply isn't true': Health officials dismiss US report which says Ireland is past Covid-19 peak
The new data suggested that Ireland would see just over 400 coronavirus-related deaths by August.
Coronavirus: 36 more deaths and 345 new cases confirmed in Ireland
The figures were released at a Department of Health briefing this evening.
Five to appear in court over deaths of 39 Vietnamese nationals in lorry
The bodies of the 39 people were discovered in a refrigerated container last year.
Yesterday’s News
190 doctors to join Ireland's coronavirus fight after graduating in online ceremony
The doctors are expected to join the health service next month.
The 5 at 5: Monday
Five minutes, five stories, five o’clock
Sunday 5 April, 2020
Confirmed cases in Northern Ireland exceed 1,000, Trump expects 'a lot of death' in the US: Today's Covid-19 main points
21 more deaths from the virus in Ireland were confirmed on Sunday evening.
Three arrested after cocaine worth €140,000 seized in Dublin
The seizure was made on the N81 last night.
Thursday 2 April, 2020
Michael D Higgins: Ireland owes 'enormous debt of gratitude' to Covid-19 essential workers
The president made an address to the citizens of Ireland on independent radio stations this afternoon.
Cork hospital starts 'virtual' visiting for babies to help overcome Covid-19 restrictions
The new service allows parents to check in on their baby remotely from any device at any time.
Two people hospitalised following domestic fire in Wicklow
The blaze happened at a property in Bray at around 6.35pm last night.
Fountains of Wayne's Adam Schlesinger dies of complications from Covid-19
The 52-year-old Emmy and Grammy winner died after being on a ventilator for several days.
Wednesday 1 April, 2020
The Remote: Classic Simpsons, Irish crime and an escape from New York - your weekly TV guide
From the youngest members of the family to teenagers to mum and dad, we’ve got you covered here.
Debunked: No, Leo Varadkar is not telling people to avoid using the Houseparty video messaging app
An image purporting to show the Taoiseach warning people not to use the app has been shared on social media in recent days.
Tuesday 31 March, 2020
Coronavirus: 17 more deaths and 325 new cases in Ireland confirmed
Health officials released the latest figures this evening.
Explainer: What is happening with Hungary's new Covid-19 laws and why are they so controversial?
A contentious bill was passed by the Hungarian parliament last night.
Ireland's ambassador to US urges those on J1 visas to return home
Dan Mulhall issued the advice in a video message last night.
Thousands to receive €350 Covid Unemployment Payment today
The payment has led to almost 390,000 applications to the Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection.
Monday 30 March, 2020
Quiz: Can you pass this primary school geography test?
Do you know more about Ireland’s features than a 12-year-old?
Irish citizens from Peru back in Dublin, and deal struck with private hospitals: Today's Covid-19 main points
Ireland’s death toll from the coronavirus now stands at 46.
Luas derails after colliding with truck in Dublin city centre
The incident happened in Smithfield earlier this morning.
Firefighters battle 150-acre gorse fire in Killarney National Park
The fire took a number of hours to bring under control last night.
Saturday 28 March, 2020
Shuttered shops and scaled-back soup runs: Covid-19 leaves Ireland's rough sleepers in the cold
New measures have seen ‘soft’ services for homeless people close across the country.
Friday 27 March, 2020
302 new cases, 3 further deaths, and Boris Johnson has the virus: Today's Covid-19 main points
The total number of confirmed cases in Ireland is now 1,819.
Most new Covid-19 unemployment benefit claims to be paid by next week
The first coronavirus-related payments were made earlier this week.
Thursday 26 March, 2020
255 new cases, 10 further deaths and Dáil passes emergency legislation: Today's Covid-19 main points
There are now 1,819 confirmed cases of the virus in the Republic of Ireland.
Debunked: No, drinking tea is not a cure for Covid-19
False claims being shared on WhatsApp claim that drinking tea can stop the coronavirus.
Gardaí to use 'spit hoods' on suspects to protect force from coronavirus
The force has ordered thousands of the devices as a temporary measure during the outbreak.
Wednesday 25 March, 2020
Coronavirus: Ryanair to ground 90% of its fleet
The airline will operate 13 daily or weekly routes from Dublin.
Patients seeking coronavirus test must now have at least two symptoms
The new measures were announced by Dr Tony Holohan last night.
Coronavirus: Spanish death toll reaches 3,434, surpassing Chinese total
Only Italy has more deaths than Spain as a result of Covid-19.
Tuesday 24 March, 2020
Taoiseach announces increase in Covid-19 unemployment payment to €350 per week and temporary wage subsidy
The new payment is a rise of more than 50% of the benefit scheme announced last week.
Poll: What is your favourite board game?
Which one brings out your best (or worst) side?
The 9 at 9: Tuesday
Here’s a round up of this morning’s main stories.
'Our country is meant to be open': Donald Trump could remove Covid-19 restrictions by next week
Trump said that state governors would have the final say on any measures he introduced.
Monday 23 March, 2020
Coronavirus: How long can Covid-19 survive on plastic, metal and other surfaces?
Studies suggest that the virus can live for days outside the body, depending on the surface.
Bank of Ireland to temporarily shut more than 100 branches across the country
The bank said that 161 branches would remain open to offer a full service.
Poll: Should Ireland send its athletes to the 2020 Olympic Games?
Japan is coming under increasing pressure to postpone the quadrennial event.
The 9 at 9: Monday
Here’s a round up of this morning’s main stories.
Aer Lingus regional carrier to suspend all international flights following 'unprecedented' drop in demand
Stobart Air will suspend all flights from Dublin from this week.
Friday 20 March, 2020
TheJournal.ie has joined a worldwide project of factcheckers debunking claims about Covid-19
We’ll now have access to hundreds of factchecks by other international newsrooms.
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Poll: Should social media companies do more to tackle the spread of Covid-19 misinformation?
MESSAGING APP WhatsApp today introduced new measures to curb the spread of misinformation on its platform.
The move will see messages, including video content and images, restricted from being forwarded to more than one person in one go.
The app previously allowed messages to be forwarded to up to five people in one go but with the large volumes of misinformation around Covid-19 being circulated, the company, which is owned by Facebook has moved to restrict forwarding.
Other social media companies have also tried to combat misinformation on their platforms by including links to the World Health Organisation and the HSE.
So today, we’re asking: Should social media companies do more to tackle the spread of Covid-19 misinformation?
Poll Results:
Yes (4374)
No (808)
I'm not sure (170)
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'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.
Brid Smith: 'We need to take on the market forces that are profiteering from this pandemic'
By Brid Smith - @bridsmith
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