[ad_1] Irish pubs are unlikely to see thirsty patrons until August 10 at the earliest, but European experiments are giving an indication of what the future may hold. Under new government plans, pubs won’t open to the public until phase five, and even then they must meet strict social distance guidelines. While it remains to … Read more
[ad_1] Image copyright Emily Kasriel At a time when many of us face a great sense of threat, as well as deep concerns about our future, can nature uplift our spirits? “Our current crisis has changed us from normal existence to survival mode,” says Dr. Anna Jorgensen, who investigates the connection between environment and well-being … Read more
[ad_1] BORIS SHARES CAPTAIN OF MOORE’S LETTER Boris Johnson shared a letter he had written to Captain Tom Moore to celebrate his 100th birthday. He wrote: “Captain Tom: Today, on your 100th birthday, let me express the admiration and gratitude of an entire nation for their heroic fundraising mission. “Every day I write to someone … Read more
[ad_1] HEALTH Minister Simon Harris admitted that Ireland was heading in a “dreadful and terrifying direction” before the blockade measures were introduced. Harris also emphasized that during a global pandemic “speed must always triumph over perfection” in making decisions because there is no time to lose. two Simon Harris made the comments on Twitter two … Read more
[ad_1] A new study has stated that social distancing may be necessary until 2022 to stop the spread of COVID-19. Scientists have warned that while one-time social distancing can help curb critical cases within hospitals, the infection rate will increase once measures are lifted. This will put great pressure on hospitals, and research says the … Read more
[ad_1] A massive effort is underway to expand monitoring of Covid-19 cases so that restrictions on economic and social life can be eased early next month. Taoiseach Leo Varadkar announced on Friday an extension of the current two-week shutdown by another three weeks, until after the May holiday weekend, to further curb the spread of … Read more
[ad_1] The national public health emergency team reported Friday the deaths of 25 other patients, 14 men and 11 women, diagnosed with Covid-19. Some 23 of the deaths occurred in the east and two in the west. About 16 of the patients were reported to have underlying health conditions. There have now been 288 Covid-19 … Read more
[ad_1] The National Public Health Emergency Team is expected to extend the current closure restrictions for at least another week. The NPHET will present its latest expert guidance at a meeting on Friday morning that could reportedly see restrictions until the May bank holiday. The closing restrictions were originally supposed to last until Easter Sunday, … Read more