The economic crash caused by Covid-19 is spreading even faster than the virus itself. By Monday morning, it was estimated that 140,000 people had lost their jobs in hotels, bars and restaurants in Ireland. Retailers and others now believe there will be another 200,000 by this weekend.
All Brown Thomas, BT2 and Arnotts stores in Ireland closed from 5pm yesterday and will remain shut until further notice due to the coronavirus.
The news that Irish racing will continue behind closed doors has been met with different opinions, but those within the industry are breathing a sigh of relief that life goes on, albeit in much different circumstances.
Ireland's hotels could play a "key role" in managing the coronavirus crisis, according to property firm Savills.
Food-to-go group Greencore said it is trading "broadly in line with expectations" five months into its financial year.
'Closeageddon' is how analysts at Jefferies are describing the retail store shutterings in the US.
A number of tech and telecoms companies are set to cut prices and hand out cash as a response to the coronavirus pandemic.
