[ad_1] Ireland has extended its blockade for another two weeks until May 18, when it will introduce a five-stage phased exit over three months. The country’s closure regime has been much stricter than that of the UK, but Friday night’s announcement provides a clear and detailed map of the closure for schools, shops, businesses and … Read more
[ad_1] UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said on Friday that the COVID-19 pandemic is causing “incalculable fear and suffering” to older people around the world who are dying at a higher rate, and especially to people older than 80 years, whose mortality rate is five times higher. The global average. The UN chief said that beyond … Read more
[ad_1] Is COVID-19 coronavirus lurking in your clothes? (Photo: Getty) Getty Assuming you wear clothing, you may have wondered how long the coronavirus COVID-19 can stay on your various garments. After all, clothing is what usually keeps many of the body parts away from everything else. However, the answer is a bit like Miley Cyrus’ … Read more
[ad_1] Additional reporting by Aoife Moore, Paul Hosford and Liz Dunphy A 100-day journey back to normality for the country has been outlined by Taoiseach Leo Varadkar who said the lockdown is to be lifted in five three-week phases from May 18. From Tuesday, Ireland will begin to cautiously re-emerge from total lockdown but after … Read more
[ad_1] Justin Bieber and Ariana Grande have registered a duo to raise money for the children of health and emergency workers facing the coronavirus pandemic. The song, called Stuck With U, will be released on May 8, with proceeds going to the First Responder Children’s Foundation. The stars shared an image that shows two figures … Read more
[ad_1] Two more weeks of closure will be followed by a gradual lifting of restrictions on Irish life starting on May 18, Taoiseach Leo Varadkar announced Friday night. Speaking in government buildings in a live televised speech, Varadkar warned that starting the opening of the country too soon could result in “getting back to square … Read more
[ad_1] The UK testing guru has said it is “encouraging” that new evidence emerging from South Korea suggests that those who have battled the coronavirus may develop immunity later. Fears had been raised that hopes of creating a natural “collective immunity” against the deadly virus might be lost after nearly 300 cases emerged in South … Read more
[ad_1] Freelance journalists keep you updated with the latest news about coronaviruses in Ireland and around the world. 17:00 01/05/2020 Clear disparity between ethnic groups in Covid-19 deaths – IFS study Coronavirus deaths among black and minority ethnic groups (BAME) are disproportionately high, and some are also bearing the brunt of the economic blockade, according … Read more
[ad_1] Two meat processing plants have been temporarily closed after some of their workers tested positive for coronavirus. Several staff members at a meat plant in Roscrea, Co Tipperary, tested positive for Covid-19. Rosderra Meats says everyone is self-isolating and the rest of the staff has been tested. Sinn Féin TD Brian Stanley told Dáil … Read more
[ad_1] Madonna has said she has tested positive for coronavirus antibodies. The Madame X singer said she now plans to go out for a drive with the windows open to “breathe in the Covid-19 air”. In a noir-style black and white video shared on Instagram, dubbed Quarantine Diaries No. 14, she can be seen seated … Read more