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It’s a monumental day in the fight against Covid-19, as the first vaccine is administered. 79-year-old Annie Lynch has become the first recipient of the Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine. The grandmother-of-ten was given the vaccine at St James’s Hospital at around half 1 this afternoon. The next recipient was a clinical nurse manager in a designated Covid-19 […]
The rapid growth of Covid-19 in recent days shows how unstable the outbreak was before Christmas, according to a leading infectious diseases specialist. Yesterday the Department of Health reported 1,296 new cases — the highest-ever number confirmed in a single day in the Republic. Six more patients with the virus have died, bringing the death […]
1,296 new cases of coronavirus have been confirmed in the Republic of Ireland and 6 more patients with the virus have died. It’s the largest-ever daily tally by officials at the Department of Health. The Chief Medical Officer says we have now returned to the very high levels of COVID-19 circulating in the community that […]
No, you’re crying! After waiting 40 years to tie the knot, Level 5 was not going to stop one Offaly couple. Rhode man John Bermingham, 86, married long-time love Mary Long, 83, on Friday. The couple exchanged vows in the civil marriage registration room in Tullamore Health Centre. Well this melted my heart @RTENewsNow There […]
You can now post letters and parcels to nursing homes free of charge On Monday, An Post announced the launch of their “Community Focus” scheme. The extended range of post office delivery services will now include free post to and from nursing homes around the country. By simply writing FREEPOST where the stamp would normally […]
The latest figures on COVID-19 deaths and cases have been announced this evening. The National Public Health Emergency Team has confirmed a further eight people with COVID-19 have died. It means the number of deaths in the Republic now stands at 1,658. NPHET has also announced ten new cases of the virus this evening, so […]
Phase two is scheduled to start next week. The government is optimistic about starting phase two of lifting COVID-19 restrictions as planned. We are due to enter the next phase on Monday, the 8th of June. Meanwhile the government says the children of healthcare and essential workers will be prioritised when childcare facilities reopen on […]
Looking for a festival fix? After a week of festival cancellation announcements, one Galway festival has decided to combat Covid-19 by going digital. Cúirt International Festival of Literature has been running since Thursday. Speaking to Kayte on iWeekend, Festival Director Sasha de Buyl said they have seen an increase in ticket sales and attendance for […]
The gig has been dubbed a digital Live Aid. View this post on Instagram The Rolling Stones will be joining One World: #TogetherAtHome with @GlblCtzn and @WHO – Tune in tomorrow at 8pm ET, for this special broadcast event to honour healthcare workers on the frontlines of the #COVID19 pandemic. You can also […]
What have you been spending your money on? Irish consumers have been spending more on home fitness products, gaming and streaming services during the Covid-19 outbreak. Bank of Ireland has analysed debit card transactions and has found people are forking out 37 per cent more on groceries. There has also been a jump of more […]
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