Varadkar leads from the front on questions from the pandemic Republic

[ad_1] Two weeks after his alarming increase in sanctity and self-importance related to Covid-19, a very moderate cohort of confirmed government cases returned to the Dáil chamber on Thursday afternoon with a considerably softened cough. The chilling outbreak saw government ministers and backbenchers completely lose control of themselves during a special session to discuss the … Read more

Victoria Beckham reveals she’s celebrating a virtual birthday on Instagram when she turns 46

[ad_1] ‘Turn up the music and dance’: Victoria Beckham reveals that she is celebrating a virtual birthday on Instagram Live while turning 46 in the middle of the shutdown By Sean O’grady for Mailonline Published: 6:40 PM BST, April 16, 2020 The | Updated: 19:47 BST, April 16, 2020 Victoria Beckham has revealed that she … Read more

The Department of Health reports 43 more deaths of patients with Covid-19

[ad_1] The national public health emergency team reported Thursday the deaths of 43 other patients, 22 men and 21 women, diagnosed with Covid-19. About 34 of the deaths were in the east, four in the west and five in the south. A total of 27 patients were reported to have underlying health conditions. There have … Read more

Friday Late Late Show Lineup Revealed

[ad_1] The Late Late Show lineup for Friday night has been revealed, with Munster rugby star Paul O’Connell, comedian Ricky Gervais and iconic Irish actor Colm Meaney among the guests. O’Connell is ready to talk about your children’s homeschooling, take time off, and why the Barnardos charity needs your help more than ever. Meaney will … Read more

Beaumont Hospital treats as many COVID-19 cases

[ad_1] Dublin’s Beaumont Hospital is officially treating the largest number of coronavirus patients in the country, according to recent HSE figures. While Ireland’s acute hospitals treat 881 positive coronavirus cases and another 449 suspected cases, Beaumont Hosptial is treating 137 of those diagnosed with the virus. Meanwhile, Mater Hospital is treating the second-highest number of … Read more

Taoiseach dubious Covid-19 restrictions will be lifted on May 5

[ad_1] Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has said that he “does not know” whether the government will be able to relax the current restrictions, which are in force until next month. Varadkar said any changes to the restrictions will be gradual and will happen for several months. Speaking at the Dáil on Thursday, Varadkar also sent his … Read more

20-year-old man stabbed to death in Ballybough, Dublin just found out he would become a father

[ad_1] A tragic young Dublin man stabbed to death near a flat complex in the late hours of Wednesday night was locally named Glen Osborne. The expectant 20-year-old father of Taaffes Place was fatally killed after a dispute broke out at Ballybough House around 10 p.m. last night. A 16-year-old boy has been arrested in … Read more

A third of all nursing homes now have viruses as “catastrophe” expert warns

[ad_1] Almost a third of nursing homes in Ireland have the Covid-19 virus, said the Health Information and Quality Authority (Hiqa). Mary Dunnion, Hiqa’s chief social services inspector, told RTÉ that Morning Ireland staff is a real problem for nursing home providers and that faster tests would be beneficial. According to the Executive of the … Read more

Coronavirus in Ireland: Maps released by HSE show the spread of confirmed cases of Covid-19 across the country

[ad_1] 4 4 NEW charts released by HSE reveal areas where there are confirmed cases of Covid-19. A country map shows clusters of red dots around major cities in Ireland, in particular Dublin, which has its own map showing the spread of the disease in the city. ⚠️ Read our coronavirus live blog for the … Read more

Latest updates from Coronavirus Ireland: HSE publishes a map showing the spread of confirmed cases across the country

[ad_1] Stay informed of these unprecedented times with the latest coronavirus updates on the Independent.ie live blog. 10.30 04/16/2020 The map shows the spread of confirmed cases in Ireland and Dublin The HSE has released maps of the spread of confirmed cases in Ireland and Dublin, starting Monday, April 13. Close Confirmed COVID-19 cases in … Read more