Europe tentatively reopens but prepares for second wave

[ad_1] As various nations begin to relax their blocks after an initial spike in Covid-19 cases, the focus is on how they can avoid a “second wave” of infections as social distancing is reduced. Italy and Spain, two of the worst-affected countries, have already begun allowing outsiders to exercise for the first time in nearly … Read more

Two accused of “crime wave” including robbery of Cork pensioner of € 2,700 while posing as gardaí

[ad_1] Two men have appeared in court in connection with a series of robberies on the same day, including an incident in which an 83-year-old woman saved him € 2,700 for thieves posing as Gardaí. Anthony Horgan and Christopher Jones, both homeless, appeared this afternoon before a special session of the Cork District Court. Judge … Read more

Coronavirus Ireland: Covid-19’s ‘new and dangerous’ second wave if blockage is not handled carefully

[ad_1] Ireland faces a second “new and dangerous” wave of coronavirus infections if the blockage is not handled carefully. Professor Philip Nolan, who heads the Irish Epidemiological Modeling Advisory Group, said we could face a “very dangerous” peak as the disease reappears when the measures are eased. He told RTE’s This Week program on Sunday: … Read more