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March 24, 2020 No Responses

Protective Facemasks Being Stolen From Emergency Departments in The North

Protective facemasks used by medics battling coronavirus in the North are being stolen from emergency departments there, the health minister has said. Robin Swann expressed concern at the thefts as he announced he was releasing 30% a stockpile of personal...

March 24, 2020 No Responses

Daughter of Coronavirus Victim in The North Blasts ‘Selfishness’ of People Still Gathering in Groups

A woman whose mother has become Northern Ireland’s fourth victim of Covid-19 has lambasted the “selfishness” of people who continue to gather in groups. Brenda Doherty said her family was “devastated and heartbroken” by the death of mother-of-five Ru...

March 24, 2020 No Responses

Foster: Restrictions Could Continue Beyond Easter

Stormont First Minister Arlene Foster has said sweeping new Covid-19 restrictions will last more than three weeks. She said if she was a “betting person” she would think the measures will continue beyond Easter. People must remain at home except...

March 23, 2020 No Responses

Lewis Says British Government Will ‘Not Be Found Wanting’ In Support For The North

The British Government will not be found wanting in supporting the people and business community of Northern Ireland, the Secretary of State has said. Brandon Lewis said protecting people was at the heart of the UK Government’s strategy to mitigate...

March 22, 2020 No Responses

Three Arrested by Gardai in Operation Targeting Dissident Republicanism

Three men have been arrested by gardai targeting dissident republicanism. Two are aged in their 40s and one in his 50s. They were detained in the midlands area and are being held in Dublin. The Special Detective Unit was supported...

March 22, 2020 No Responses

Northern Leaders Call for People to Stay Apart on Mother’s Day

Stormont’s First and Deputy First Ministers have urged people to stay apart on Mother’s Day. They praised those working on the front line of the battle against Covid-19. DUP leader Arlene Foster said it is normally a day when children...

March 21, 2020 No Responses

Irish Navy Repurposes The Samuel Beckett as Coronavirus Testing Center

An Irish naval vessel is being transformed into a Covid-19 testing center. The LE Samuel Beckett is berthed at Sir John Rogerson’s Quay on the Liffey River in Dublin city center. Hundreds of cases of the virus have been recorded...

March 20, 2020 No Responses

President Higgins Warns That Irresponsible Actions Must Stop Now

Any irresponsible failure to adopt social distancing must end, the President has said. Michael D Higgins appealed to young people to respond to official advice on limiting the spread of Covid-19. Another 126 cases were confirmed today, bringing the total...

March 20, 2020 No Responses

Irish Distilleries Help Fight Coronavirus by Producing Hand Sanitizers

Irish distilleries are fighting against Covid-19 by making hand sanitizers. It comes after bars around the country were asked by the Government to close their doors last Sunday. The decision to close pubs until March 29 followed discussions with industry...

March 20, 2020 No Responses

Additional Measures May Be Needed To Fight Coronavirus Says Taoiseach

Additional measures to protect life from the Covid-19 disease may be needed in the weeks ahead, Taoiseach Leo Varadkar said. Powers of detention contained within emergency legislation passed today are “necessary” to protect health, the Taoiseach added. He ...

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