[ad_1] The rapid deterioration of government finances as a result of the Covid-19 crisis has raised the possibility of tax collection measures in the next budget. While Finance Minister Paschal Donohoe has ruled out increases in income tax and other major tax categories, such as VAT, as they could slow the recovery, the possibility of … Read more
[ad_1] Another 23 people died of Covid-19 in Ireland and 211 new cases were confirmed, said the National Public Health Emergency Team (NPHET). The number of new confirmed cases was the lowest reported in more than a month, bringing the state’s total to 21,983 since the coronavirus pandemic began. A total of 1,339 people have … Read more
[ad_1] The National Union of Buses and Railways has called for public transport passengers to be required to wear face masks and workers to undergo temperature controls for the sake of health and safety. The union is also looking for “investigative staff” at Irish airports to ensure that transport workers serving them are not exposed … Read more
[ad_1] The Social Protection Department will continue to support workers until they return to work, a government minister said. However, the Minister of Employment and Social Protection Affairs, Regina Doherty, also warned that the current payments would not be sustainable in the long term. Doherty expects all construction workers to exit the Covid-19 pandemic unemployment … Read more
[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
[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
[ad_1] The Irish College of General Practitioners warns that heart attacks and strokes are being lost during the Covid-19 crisis. President Dr. Mary Favier is urging people to contact their doctor, even if they are not sick with coronavirus. She said: “We lack heart attacks, we lack strokes, we lack diabetes, other lumps that should … Read more
[ad_1] 3 A LEADING expert has said that it is “obvious” that people wear face covers. Kingston Mills, a professor of immunology at Trinity College Dublin, believes that everyone should cover their faces to try to limit the spread of Covid 19. ⚠️ Read our coronavirus live blog for the latest news and updates 3 … Read more
[ad_1] North Korean state media reported that the country’s leader, Kim Jong-un, made his first public appearance since speculation about his health began last month. According to the Korean Central News Agency, Kim cut the ribbon at the opening of a fertilizer factory. Mr. Kim “attended the ceremony” on Friday and “all the participants erupted … Read more
[ad_1] The use of face covers in stores and on public transportation may be required as part of reducing the restrictions introduced to curb the spread of Covid-19, public health officials said. Facial covers can form an “important part” of the response “in certain circumstances” as the restrictions are eased, according to medical director Dr. … Read more