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In the last 72 hours, the White House has been turned into a fortress. Newly erected nine-foot high fencing has given the US presidential residence the threatening look of a military compound. Outside the gates mayhem reigns with protests in every state.
It was reported last week that Health Minister Simon Harris was tested for Covid-19 after developing symptoms. His test came back negative after three days - and now I'm really worried. Not because the minister was Covid-19 negative - I'm glad to hear he is - but because it took three days to find that...
An early analysis of healthcare workers who contracted Covid-19 suggested that twice as many caught the virus in nursing homes than in acute hospitals.
This week I found myself talking to a food retailer with a hotline to the man above, some intrepid food producers in West Cork, a chef with a love of baking, and the owners of a five-star boutique hotel in Dingle about the challenges of doing business during the current crisis.
Covid-19 has been better at wrong-footing people than Brian O'Driscoll. When the virus was beginning its European tour back in March, various governing bodies were intensely relaxed about its approach. Full rounds of domestic sports leagues were played, rugby internationals and racing festivals were held, fans were allowed to travel from already-affected countries to other...
