[ad_1] The government publishes the ‘road map’ of the reopening phases of the coronavirus The Government has released its coronavirus reopening “road map” for Ireland this afternoon. Taoiseach Leo Varadkar described five “phases” of reopening the country, if all goes well and Covid-19 does not retain control of our lives. While there will be two … Read more
[ad_1] Farmers will be included in a € 2bn credit guarantee scheme as part of a series of measures to help businesses across the economy recover from Covid-19. The measures were announced today, Saturday, May 2, after a cabinet meeting. The € 2 billion Covid-19 credit guarantee plan aims to support loans to small and … Read more
[ad_1] The Government’s five-stage roadmap and € 6.5bn package of new supports to help businesses recover from the Covid-19 crisis has been widely welcomed by representative groups including Ibec, the Small Firms’ Association (SFA) and Chambers Ireland. Director of the SFA Sven Spollen-Behrens said: “The reopening roadmap and the further economic packages are important steps … Read more
[ad_1] Lidl Ireland has announced plans to stop selling certain “non-essential” products due to concerns about long lines and social distancing regulations. Coming to Twitter on Saturday morning, Lidl Ireland posted: ‘At Lidl, the safety of our colleagues and clients is our number one priority. ‘We have implemented numerous measures in all our stores in … Read more
[ad_1] The Minister of Finance, Paschal Donohoe, has announced a series of additional supports for companies affected by Covid-19, worth approximately € 6.5 billion. Speaking on Saturday after a cabinet meeting, Donohoe announced a waiver of business fees for companies that have been forced to close for three months, beginning March 27. The measure has … Read more
[ad_1] HOMEBASE reopened all of its 164 UK stores from today – with extra social distancing measures in place. The DIY chain had closed its doors in March in order to protect its staff and customers despite being classed as an “essential retailer” by the government amid the coronavirus pandemic. ⚠️ Read our coronavirus live … Read more
[ad_1] The Government is planning to extend the ‘stay at home’ travel restrictions from the current 2km to 20km on June 8. The coronavirus reopening phases roadmap was published tonight, showing exactly what the Government plans to do and when it plans to do it as we ideally head back to normal life over the … Read more
[ad_1] The United States Food and Drug Administration has authorized Gilead Sciences for the emergency use of its experimental remdesivir of antiviral drugs to treat patients with Covid-19. During a meeting in the Oval Office with President Donald Trump, Gilead Chief Executive Daniel O’Day called the move an important first step, saying the company was … Read more
[ad_1] If you’ve ever tried to use the hollow end of a McFlurry spoon as an ice cream straw then you will have been left feeling very disappointed. The signature McDonald’s spoon has a square opening at the top and many fast food fans have been convinced it’s there so you can drink through it … Read more
[ad_1] The tourism industry is preparing for several years of chaos in the wake of the global coronavirus crisis, which has already seen economies lose billions. Social distancing in the foreseeable future means that beaches, tourist attractions and hotels will be operating at reduced capacity, allowing fewer, if any, visitors. Several countries have also warned … Read more