Signs that have been erected at St Joseph's care centre, Longford where a Covid-19 test centre will be located
Households across County Longford are being urged to join a nationwide initiative this evening which will see homes up and down the country stand in unison behind Ireland's courageous healthcare workers.
Members of the public are invited to join a nationwide hand clap at 8pm tonight in recognition of frontline staff as they attempt to keep a lid on the spread of Covid-19.
The Dáil will halt business this evening too in what is the first countrywide health-led initiative of its kind.
Meanwhile, it is expected further emergency legislation aimed at tackling the spread of Covid-19 will be passed today.
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