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March 15, 2020
Communicating in the time of coronavirus shutdown

At this point, we all our have stories. During the uncertain times in which we find ourselves living with the outbreak of the coronavirus, emotions are running high. At both...

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March 15, 2020
They were all winners at Cheltenham, first past the post in the supreme idiots’ hurdle

As the world of sport came grinding to a halt day-by-day last week, the festival of paddywhackery that is Cheltenham in March continued on its merry way - and wouldn't...

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March 15, 2020
Covid-19 crisis will bring businesses, big and small, to the brink

Covid-19 could trigger an economic downturn every bit as bad as the financial crash of 2008. It could even be worse, but it can only be hoped it will not...

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March 15, 2020
Could coronavirus crisis save anaemic leaders’ political lives?

We are in a very different country to the one that went to the polls on February 8. The election results gave no clear indication to the parties what the...

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March 15, 2020
EC ready to activate escape clause to suspend budget commitments

The European Commission is ready to activate a clause in EU fiscal rules which would allow a suspension of budget commitments by countries most affected by the coronavirus crisis, the...

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March 15, 2020
Fearful investors should look to lessons learned in past crises

The Covid-19 outbreak is primarily a human tragedy, with some of the most vulnerable in society likely to be most affected. As well as its impact on physical health, we...

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March 15, 2020
Fenton’s Qualio joins coronavirus fight

Corkman Robert Fenton's medical and pharmaceutical quality management software firm Qualio is offering free software and support to companies in the sector working to combat the coronavirus.

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March 15, 2020
Wealth can’t mask all virus risks for the one-percenters

The news that Tom Hanks and his wife, Rita Wilson, are self-isolating after testing positive for Covid-19 shows that coronavirus is even less discriminate than we thought.

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March 15, 2020
Hard decisions made now can soften blow of Covid-19 pain game

Despite what the legendary Liverpool manager Bill Shankly once claimed, it is times like this when sport and all other forms of entertainment are firmly put into context. What originated...

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March 15, 2020
It’s game over for now, but we will bounce back

These will be the days without sport. For the next few weeks, or even months, we must learn to live without the sound of a ball being kicked or struck,...

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March 15, 2020
Pandemic forces Buffett to cancel massive annual shareholder weekend

Warren Buffett has said the coronavirus pandemic forced him to cancel Berkshire Hathaway's annual shareholder weekend, the largest gathering in corporate America, because safety of participants and wider community was...

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March 15, 2020
Revenue should permanently cut interest charges on late payments so firms can survive, says tax expert

Revenue may need to suspend interest payments on outstanding tax for a longer period for companies threatened with closure by the coronavirus outbreak, according to one of the country's leading...

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March 15, 2020
The deep breath before the surge

Hospitals are preparing to move patients to alternative facilities from tomorrow to make room for an expected surge of people with Covid-19, as a leading expert predicted that 50,000 people...

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March 15, 2020
We hope GAA will soon be back to play its central roll in life

The GAA world came crashing down in a few minutes last week. It is a reminder that for all the improvements in technology and advancements in science, we still only...

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March 15, 2020
Who is most likely to be worst hit

The coronavirus doesn't discriminate but around a fifth of those infected with it have a higher risk of becoming seriously ill.

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March 15, 2020
Aircraft leasing giant draws down $4bn in credit

AerCap Holdings, the world's largest aircraft leasing firm, is drawing down its entire $4bn unsecured credit facility, making it the latest company to shore up its finances as the coronavirus...

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March 15, 2020
Coronavirus Ireland: Hospitals braced as ‘50,000 may need critical care’

Hospitals are preparing to move patients to alternative facilities from tomorrow to make room for an expected surge of people with Covid-19, as a leading expert predicted that 50,000 people...

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March 15, 2020
Airline industry faces its worst-ever crisis as virus pummels share prices

Coronavirus has turned what had been shaping up to be good year for airlines into one of the aviation sector's worst-ever crises as nervous passengers put travelling plans on hold.

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March 15, 2020
How well will our tech cope with working from home during coronavirus crisis?

Is Covid-19 a once in a lifetime tech test? Will we all hammer broadband and mobile networks into a buffering mess? Can our creaky laptops and iPhone 6S handsets cope...

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March 15, 2020
Blinkered view of health risks at Cheltenham’s circus of fools and horses

As the world of sport came grinding to a halt day-by-day last week, the festival of paddywhackery that is Cheltenham in March continued on its merry way - and wouldn't...

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March 14, 2020
‘We must all be united’ – Spain in lockdown in bid to fight coronavirus

Spain's Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez confirmed a 15-day nationwide lockdown on Saturday as part of state of emergency measures to control the spread of the coronavirus.

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March 14, 2020
Two US soldiers seriously injured after rocket attack on military base outside Baghdad – Pentagon

Two of the three US military personnel injured in the latest rocket attack on Camp Taji base north of Iraq's capital are being treated at a military hospital in Baghdad,...

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March 14, 2020
Coronavirus: Number of Covid-19 cases in Italy soars to over 21,000

Italy has reported its biggest day-to-day jump in number of infected cases of Covid-19.

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March 14, 2020
South Shields FC break attendance record as displaced fans descend on stadium

South Shields FC announced a record league attendance for their ground on Saturday as displaced football fans descended on Mariners Park.

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March 14, 2020
Italy reports huge jump in Covid-19 cases to more than 21,000

Italy has reported its biggest day-to-day jump in number of infected cases of Covid-19.

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March 14, 2020
President Trump awaits results after taking coronavirus test

After days of resistance, President Donald Trump says that he has been tested for the coronavirus as the White House stepped up precautions after his direct and indirect exposures to...

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March 14, 2020
Doctor says President Trump has tested negative for coronavirus

President Donald Trump has tested negative for coronavirus, according to his personal physician.

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March 14, 2020
Russia’s number of confirmed coronavirus cases reaches 59

Some 14 new coronavirus patients were identified in Russia on Saturday with the total number of infected reaching 59. Moscow leads with the number of new cases, with 9 infected...

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March 14, 2020
Coronavirus: Irish citizens advised against non-essential travel to six more European countries

Irish citizens have been advised against all non-essential traffic to the Czech Republic, Cyprus, Denmark, Malta, Poland, and Slovakia in fresh guidelines that were issued today.

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March 14, 2020
Irish citizens advised against non-essential travel to six more European countries as US travel ban set to be extended to Ireland and the UK

Irish citizens have been advised against all non-essential traffic to six more European countries in a bid to stop the spread of coronavirus.

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March 14, 2020
US travel ban extended to Ireland as Irish citizens advised against non-essential travel to six more European countries

The US is expanding their travel ban to include Ireland and the UK amid the coronavirus pandemic.

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March 14, 2020
Coronavirus Ireland: Second person dies from Covid-19 as 39 new cases confirmed

A second person has died from coronavirus and 39 new cases of Covid-19 have been confirmed, the Department of Health confirmed this evening.

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March 14, 2020
Cornwall woman launches #ViralKindness postcard to help people self-isolating

A woman in Cornwall has created a postcard aimed at helping people who are self-isolating during the coronavirus pandemic.

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March 14, 2020
60-day pause placed on J-1 visa programme over coronavirus concerns will not impact students travelling this summer

A 60-day temporary pause has been placed on J-1 visa programmes in response to coronavirus concerns, but students looking to travel Stateside this summer are currently unaffected by the measure.

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March 14, 2020
Varakar says response to coronavirus is ‘complicated by North-South divide

Northern Ireland Deputy First Minister Michelle O'Neill has called for decisive action to be taken by political leaders to combat the spread of Covid-19.

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March 14, 2020
Varadkar says response to coronavirus is ‘complicated’ by North-South divided

TAOISEACH Leo Varadkar has said the response to the coronavirus outbreak is “complicated” by the North-South divide in Ireland.

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March 14, 2020
Varadkar says response to coronavirus is ‘complicated’ by North-South divide

TAOISEACH Leo Varadkar has said the response to the coronavirus outbreak is “complicated” by the North-South divide in Ireland.

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March 14, 2020
WHO head thanks Usher for backing global coronavirus fund

The head of the World Health Organisation has thanked Usher for sharing a global campaign raising funds to tackle the coronavirus pandemic.

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March 14, 2020
Putin approves law that could keep him in power until 2036

Russian President Vladimir Putin has signed a law on constitutional changes that could keep him in power for another 16 years.

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