coronavirus

Brothers, ages 10 and 7, fall 110 feet to their deaths from the tower block while playing Spider-Man during the coronavirus blockade – The Irish Sun

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[ad_1] Two young brothers fell 110 feet to their deaths while playing Spider-Man together during the coronavirus blockade. The tragic Ivan Zakharov, 10, and Stepan, 7, reportedly opened the window of their apartment in Moscow, Russia, and fell. 6 6 Ivan Zakharov, 10, and Stepan, 7, were killed instantly.Credit: East2west News 6 6 They fell … Read more

Coronavirus in Ireland – Tesco Ireland extends staff bonus until end of May to recognize hard work during Covid-19

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[ad_1] 3 TESCO Ireland will extend the bonuses for its staff until the end of May to recognize their hard work during the Covid-19 pandemic. The supermarket chain, which set the increase in March, will also increase its staff shopping discount from 10% to 15% until May 17. ⚠️ Read our coronavirus live blog for … Read more

Coronavirus: the blockade cannot last forever, but ‘caution’ will be the watchword | Political news

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[ad_1] We are in the seventh week of closure and the government is now beginning to draw a roadmap on how we could navigate through this crisis now that we have passed the peak of the epidemic. On Monday, business department officials held talks with employers, unions and industry bodies as they try to come … Read more

Coronavirus in Ireland – Simon Harris says Ireland’s progress in battle against coronavirus remains ‘fragile’

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[ad_1] 4 4 Health Minister Simon Harris has said that Ireland’s progress in the battle against the coronavirus remains “fragile”. The number of Covid-19 patients treated in intensive care fell to 93 today, the lowest level in a month. ⚠️ Read our coronavirus live blog for the latest news and updates 4 4 Health Minister … Read more

Aer Lingus says coronavirus safety a “top priority” after criticism of busy flight

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[ad_1] Aer Lingus will conduct a review after images of an almost complete flight emerged with no apparent evidence of social distancing measures. The airline said any required process changes would be implemented as “a matter of urgency.” The move came as the images were shared from inside the cabin of a flight from Belfast … Read more

Coronavirus death toll in Republic now at 1,319 as 16 people die

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[ad_1] A further 16 people diagnosed with Covid-19 have died in the Republic, the National Public Health Emergency Team disclosed on Monday. It was the lowest daily figure in about three weeks. There have now been a total of 1,319 deaths associated with the disease in the Republic, it said in its latest update on … Read more

The number of deaths in the hospital from coronavirus in the United Kingdom increases by 229 in the lowest total in six weeks

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[ad_1] The daily number of coronavirus deaths in UK hospitals has dropped to its lowest total in six weeks. A further 229 deaths were reported in the past 24 hours. England reported 204 new deaths, Wales had 14, Northern Ireland registered six and Scotland five, bringing the hospital total to 24,344. The figures represent the … Read more

Coronavirus: Leading UK Scientists Urge Government to Enforce Face Masks for the Public

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[ad_1] Since the coronavirus pandemic was announced in March, the benefits of face masks have been widely debated worldwide. The World Health Organization has argued that wearing a face mask is not effective unless you have the disease, but despite this, several countries have encouraged the public to wear a mask while away from home. … Read more

Study Shows More Than 300,000 Britons Quit Smoking Amid Coronavirus Fears – The Irish Sun

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[ad_1] 5 5 Britons concerned about the capture of the coronavirus have stopped smoking in an attempt to protect themselves from the virus, new research reveals. 300,000 people across the country have quit smoking because of concerns that the habit could put them at increased risk for severe Covid-19 symptoms. ⚠️ Read our coronavirus blog … Read more

Coronavirus in Ireland: waiting lists worsen as one in five public hospital beds remains empty during crisis

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[ad_1] One in five public hospital beds will have to be kept free during the coronavirus crisis, increasing pressure on already overloaded waiting lists for essential treatment. HSE chief Paul Reid said the plan is to use private hospitals, which have been temporarily taken over by the state, to treat public patients, many of whom … Read more