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Another five people with Covid-19 have died in Ireland.<\/p>\nAnother five people with Covid-19 have died in Ireland.<\/p>\n
The toll has risen to 1,695, the National Public Health Emergency Team (NPHET) said.<\/p>\n
The health system was notified of 19 more confirmed positive diagnoses of Covid-19 as of midnight Tuesday, bringing the total to more than 25,000.<\/p>\n
The country is gradually unwinding from lockdown as the numbers infected fall.<\/p>\n
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Dr Tony Holohan, chief medical officer at the Department of Health, said the NPHET will meet again today to review Ireland\u2019s ongoing response to and preparedness for Covid-19.<\/p>\n
It will also review updated World Health Organisation (WHO) guidance on face coverings and consider communications regarding appropriate use of face coverings in community settings.<\/p>\n
Dr Ronan Glynn, deputy chief medical officer, said: \u201cOur recovery rate is now at 92%.<\/p>\n
\u201cWhile it is very welcome that the vast majority of people who contracted Covid-19 have recovered from the acute phase of their illness, there are many who continue to experience longer-term effects including fatigue and decreased exercise capacity.\u201d<\/p>\n
There are 102 confirmed cases of Covid-19 in hospital. Of these, 29 are in intensive care.<\/p>\n
Eager shoppers queued up to enter Arnotts and Brown Thomas department stores in Dublin on a rainy Wednesday.<\/p>\n
The stores fully reopened to the public yesterday following the Government\u2019s announcement of a move to \u201cPhase Two Plus\u201d.<\/p>\n
Virtually trying on make-up, steaming clothes and virtual queues \u2013 the first morning in Brown Thomas department store gave an insight into the future of retail.<\/p>\n
A board displaying how many customers are in the store, hand sanitizer and signs asking customers to avoid touching stock are among the measures Brown Thomas is taking to ensure safety.<\/p>\n
Valentina Fitzpatrick, from Italy but living in Dublin, said: \u201cIt\u2019s like a celebration \u2013 we have only come back to normality so it is great to be able to come back out and see people and to finally have a sense that business is coming back.\u201d<\/p>\n
The reopening of marts earlier this week has led to a higher demand for animals compared with previous years while prices have remained stable, the head of the Irish Co-operative Organisation Society (ICOS) has said.<\/p>\n
Ray Doyle, the livestock and environment executive of ICOS, which represents mart operators across Ireland, said that sales are almost 50% more than usual.<\/p>\n
A Co Kildare mart opened its doors with reduced numbers and increased sanitation.<\/p>\n
Creches and other childcare facilities are set to recommence on June 29, having closed in March.<\/p>\n
A Government scheme will see a one-off reopening grant of \u20ac18 million for center-based providers with operational costs and additional staffing costs, Children\u2019s Minister Katherine Zappone said.<\/p>\n
Yesterday, Taoiseach Leo Varadkar said the Government will step up its campaign to show the public how to wear face masks properly.<\/p>\n
Advice states face coverings should be worn on public transport, while visiting older people and in spaces where it is difficult to social distance.<\/p>\n
Dr Cillian De Gascun, director of the National Virus Reference Lab, told RT\u00c9 face coverings should be worn when physical distancing cannot be maintained.<\/p>\n