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School closures to be extended due to coronavirus crisis - Minister for Health

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School closures to be extended due to coronavirus crisis - Minister for Health

Longford schools will not be reopening after March 29, the Minister for Health has confirmed today (Tuesday). Speaking this morning, Tuesday March 24, Minister Joe McHugh said confirmation of the extended closures will come today or tomorrow. ...

24 Mar 2020 at 14:13

The EU has promised €37 billion to its member states as the Coronavirus escalates

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The EU has promised €37 billion to its member states as the Coronavirus escalates

The European Union has promised €37 billion to its member states in a bid to tackle Covid-19 (coronavirus). President of the European Commission, Ursula Von Der Leyen has stated that "the Coronavirus ...

13 Mar 2020 at 16:15

Coronavirus emergency sees visitor restrictions imposed at Longford nursing homes

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Coronavirus emergency sees visitor restrictions imposed at Longford nursing homes

The Leader understands management at a number of facilities have imposed restrictions on visitors as fears grow surrounding the outbreak of Covid-19. To minimise the risk of the virus being carried into nursing homes, senior ...

12 Mar 2020 at 16:21

Big new Covid-19 survey reveals a lot about our changed behaviour due to coronavirus restrictions in Ireland

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Big new Covid-19 survey reveals a lot about our changed behaviour due to coronavirus restrictions in Ireland

The preliminary findings from a survey of over 100,000 respondents show that since Government restrictions were imposed the vast majority of the general public in Ireland has adapted their behaviours in response to the ...

14 Apr 2020 at 15:44

Coronavirus: It's caused global panic, but what are the facts and should we be worried?

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Coronavirus: It's caused global panic, but what are the facts and should we be worried?

There are some scary headlines going around on the internet as Novel Coronavirus COVID-19 sweeps across Europe. But how dangerous is it really? And are you at risk of contracting the disease? The ...

27 Feb 2020 at 14:23

BREAKING: Ballymahon's Laura Noonan in Coronavirus scare at Dublin Airport

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BREAKING: Ballymahon's Laura Noonan in Coronavirus scare at Dublin Airport

There is a possible case of the deadly coronavirus in Ireland, according to a Longford passenger who flew from Moscow to Dublin earlier today. Ballymahon doctor, Laura Noonan, has been receiving ...

02 Feb 2020 at 00:05

HSE approved ways to protect yourself and others against the Coronavirus

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HSE approved ways to protect yourself and others against the Coronavirus

As 33 confirmed cases of the Coronavirus are confirmed in Ireland, it is important to protect yourself and others against Covid-19. Also read: St. Patrick's Day parades cancelled across Ireland ...

09 Mar 2020 at 16:29

OPEN LETTER: GP registrar concerned over the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19) and Ireland's early response to it.

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OPEN LETTER: GP registrar concerned over the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19) and Ireland's early response to it.

Dear Minister Harris, I have concerns regarding the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19) and our country's early response to it. South Korea has the second highest number of confirmed COVID-19 ...

10 Mar 2020 at 18:26

HSE approved ways to protect yourself and others against the Coronavirus

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HSE approved ways to protect yourself and others against the Coronavirus

As the number of confirmed cases of Coronavirus rises in Ireland, it is important to protect yourself and others against Covid-19. The Coronavirus is spread through the ...

15 Mar 2020 at 23:02

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Government release list of all essential shops that can open during the second phase of coronavirus Covid-19 measures

The Government has published the full list of shops that have been essential and can remain open during a second phase of the coronavirus Covid-19 measures announced on Tuesday by ...

25 Mar 2020 at 11:44

GOLF: Statement on coronavirus pandemic issued by GUI and ILGU

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GOLF: Statement on coronavirus pandemic issued by GUI and ILGU

Golf in Northern Ireland  In its latest measures to contain the spread of Coronavirus (COVID-19), the UK Government has announced that everyone in the UK must now stay at home ...

24 Mar 2020 at 13:00

Funeral protocols released in event of Longford coronavirus deaths

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Funeral protocols released in event of Longford coronavirus deaths

The Irish Association of Funeral Directors (IAFD) has issued a number of recommended protocols in the event of arranging a funeral for a person who has died from the ...

11 Mar 2020 at 10:22

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