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March 23, 2020
Bray to Greystones cliff walk closed as crowds fuel coronavirus concerns

The popular Bray to Greystones cliff walk has been closed as concerns about recreational crowds and the spread of Covid-19 grow.

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March 23, 2020
McDonalds, Starbucks and Krispy Kreme among fast food chains and restaurants to close amid coronavirus pandemic

A SWATHE of fast food chains and restaurants are closing their doors due to the coronavirus pandemic, leaving thousands without work and putting pressure farmers.

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March 23, 2020
‘Our world has changed forever’ – tributes paid to Dublin grandfather who died from coronavirus

The death from Covid-19 of the musical director of a Dublin choir has led to an outpouring of tributes from singers, friends and former students.

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March 23, 2020
Sinn Féin calls for closure of non-essential businesses in bid to contain coronavirus

SINN Féin has called for all non-essential businesses in the country to be shutdown in a bid to contain the spread of coronavirus,

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March 23, 2020
German leader Merkel tests negative for coronavirus

Chancellor Angela Merkel has tested negative for coronavirus.

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March 23, 2020
EU ‘will provide’ €20mn in humanitarian aid to Iran, support Tehran’s IMF request

The European Union will send €20 million in humanitarian aid to Iran, which is subject to US sanctions, to help alleviate the coronavirus, the EU's top diplomat said on Monday....

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March 23, 2020
Skier builds parkour course in own home to fight self-isolation boredom

A freestyle skier has made self-isolation more exciting by constructing a parkour course in his house.

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March 23, 2020
Harvey Weinstein tests positive for coronavirus in prison

Harvey Weinstein has tested positive for the coronavirus at a state prison in New York while serving a 23-year sentence for rape and sexual assault.

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March 23, 2020
Germany repatriates some 120,000 of estimated 200,000 tourists stranded overseas

The German government has repatriated some 120,000 of an estimated 200,000 tourists stranded overseas by coronavirus restrictions in recent days, Foreign Minister Heiko Maas said on Monday. Attention is now...

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March 23, 2020
Former first minister of Scotland Alex Salmond cleared of attempted rape and series of sexual assaults

Alex Salmond has been cleared of attempted rape and a series of sexual assaults, including one with intent to rape.

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March 23, 2020
US, UAE troops ‘seize model city’ during major exercise amid Iran & virus tensions

US Marines and Emirati troops held a major military exercise on Monday that saw forces seize a sprawling model Mideast city, AP reported. The drill was conducted some 200km (125...

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March 23, 2020
Train helps rescue hiker who survived 200ft fall down Mount Washington

A hiker descending Mount Washington in the US who fell about 200 feet was rescued with the help of a train that takes visitors up and down the summit during...

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March 23, 2020
Tunisia president orders army into streets to enforce measures against Covid-19

Tunisia's President Kais Saied on Monday ordered the army to deploy in the streets in order to force people to respect a lockdown, according to the office of the presidency....

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March 23, 2020
Hungary ‘assessing option of national lockdown,’ PM Orban tells parliament

Prime Minister Viktor Orban told Hungary's lawmakers on Monday that his government is weighing the option of a national lockdown to combat the coronavirus. Orban's cabinet has sought to raise...

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March 23, 2020
Next 10-15 days ‘decisive’ in Vietnam’s virus fight, PM says

The next 10-15 days will be decisive in Vietnam's fight against the coronavirus, Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc said on Monday. In mid-February, the Southeast Asian country said all 16...

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March 23, 2020
Tokyo urges ‘timely’ G20 action to combat Covid-19 fallout

Japan called on Group of 20 finance leaders to take timely policy steps to tackle global economic risks posed by the coronavirus outbreak, the finance minister Taro Aso said on...

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March 23, 2020
‘We’re following South Korean model in coronavirus fight’ – Varadkar plays down talk of lockdown in Ireland

Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has played down the idea of a coronavirus lockdown and said Ireland is following the South Korea model of social distancing, social isolation and contact tracing.

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March 23, 2020
Coronavirus 1pm Digest: Spain ‘at war’, hand sanitiser and pints delivered in Wexford – stories you might have missed

Ex-League of Ireland striker Lee Duffy was hospitalised with Covid-19, a Wexford publican delivers pints to elderly regulars and a Dub has been made famous by hosting Bingo for his...

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March 23, 2020
Coronavirus Afternoon Digest: Spain ‘at war’, hand sanitiser and pints delivered in Wexford – stories you might have missed

Ex-League of Ireland striker Lee Duffy was hospitalised with Covid-19, a Wexford publican delivers pints to elderly regulars and a Dub has been made famous by hosting Bingo for his...

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March 23, 2020
Amanda Holden interrupted by pet dog during radio show broadcast from home

Amanda Holden was interrupted by the barking of her dog Rudie as she presented the Heart Breakfast radio programme from home.

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March 23, 2020
Coronavirus Ireland: Social distancing not seeing universal compliance, government officials warn

SOCIAL distancing, the policy implemented to avoid unnecessary loss of life during the coronavirus pandemic, is not seeing universal compliance Government officials are warning.

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March 23, 2020
Diageo pledges more than eight million bottles of hand sanitiser to help fight coronavirus

Guinness maker Diageo has pledged to enable production of more than eight million bottles of hand sanitiser, by donating up to two million litres of alcohol to manufacturing partners.

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March 23, 2020
EU preparing to start membership talks with Albania, N. Macedonia – document

The EU will start membership negotiations with Albania and North Macedonia, according to a draft unanimous decision by the bloc's 27 member states, Reuters said on Monday. The draft is...

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March 23, 2020
2nd Egyptian military official dies of coronavirus – report

A senior Egyptian military official died from coronavirus on Monday, state newspaper Al-Ahram said. The previous day, state media announced the death of another senior military official. Major General Shafie...

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March 23, 2020
Pompeo in Kabul on unannounced visit to discuss Taliban deal with Afghan political rivals

US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo arrived in the Afghan capital on Monday on a previously unannounced visit to try to salvage a deal between Washington and the Taliban. The...

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March 23, 2020
Travel hub UAE to halt flights as virus reaches Gaza and Syria

The United Arab Emirates, home to the world's busiest international airport, has announced that it is suspending all passenger and transit flights for two weeks to stymie the spread of...

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March 23, 2020
Asian shares and US futures sink amid deepening virus crisis

US futures slipped more than 3% on Monday and share benchmarks in many Asian markets logged sharp losses as more governments tightened restrictions to fight the coronavirus pandemic.

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March 23, 2020
Hong Kong to ban all tourist arrivals, may suspend alcohol sales

Hong Kong is banning all tourist arrivals to the global financial center amid a spike in imported cases of the coronavirus. The move comes as Hong Kong joins cities worldwide...

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March 23, 2020
Qatar announces $150mn in aid to Gaza to support UN programs, efforts in fight against Covid-19

Qatar has announced $150 million in aid to the Gaza Strip over a period of six months. The decision was taken to support United Nations humanitarian programs in the Palestinian...

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March 23, 2020
Zagreb earthquake injures 17 amid coronavirus lockdown

A strong earthquake in Croatia on Sunday caused panic, evacuations and damage- all amid a partial coronavirus lockdown.

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March 23, 2020
Aftershocks rattle Croatian capital a day after strong quake

Croatia has experienced a series of aftershocks a day after a strong earthquake caused widespread damage and injured at least 27 people amid a partial coronavirus lockdown of the capital.

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March 23, 2020
Musgrave shops for extra staff amid crisis

Musgrave Group has joined the ranks of supermarkets shopping for staff amid mass layoffs in other swathes of the economy.

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March 23, 2020
Senior politician tested after close contact with RTÉ case

A senior politician has been tested after being in contact with the RTÉ staff member who has Covid-19.

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March 23, 2020
Trump reaches out to Kim as NK tests missile

US President Donald Trump sent a personal letter to North Korean leader Kim Jong-un, seeking to maintain good relations and offering co-operation over the coronavirus pandemic, Mr Kim's sister claims.

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March 23, 2020
Young, fit footballer Duffy (28) sends warning to the public after spending eight days on ventilator

Ex-League of Ireland striker Lee Duffy has revealed he was hospitalised for eight days after contracting the Covid-19 virus.

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March 23, 2020
‘This is not a holiday period – it’s a national emergency’

Scenic coastal towns are urging people to stay home and not travel to their holiday homes or caravans during the current Covid-19 crisis.

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March 23, 2020
Germany bans groups of more than two people out in public

Germany has banned gatherings of more than two people in public at a time just as Chancellor Angela Merkel went into quarantine because of her recent contact with a doctor...

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March 23, 2020
After seven days I’ve no result for my test, and I’m not the only one

Last Monday, at 4.10pm, I received a call from the National Ambulance Service asking if I could be in Tallaght Stadium at 5pm for testing. Seven days on, I still...

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March 23, 2020
Irish doctor quits Australia job to come home and help fight virus

An Irish doctor living in Australia has told how he is uprooting his life and returning home to help out on the frontline in the midst of the Covid-19 crisis.

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March 23, 2020
Army-style field hospitals to be used in worst-case scenario

Three Naval Service vessels will help with Covid-19 testing from today as the Defence Forces also consider the use of non-essential Army facilities to support the HSE.

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