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Our Prisoners Are Being Condemned To Death (source — www.huffingtonpost.co.uk) 28/04/2020 11:35:12

Soon after my release from prison for fraud conviction, I returned to practice yoga in Primrose Hill.I felt like I was walking the plank of shame in entering the neighbourhood (where social passport c...

Coronavirus Ireland Latest Updates: 18 more people have died as death toll reaches to 1,102 (source — www.independent.ie) 28/04/2020 09:19:05

Independent.ie reporters keeping you up to date with the latest coronavirus news in Ireland and across the world.

How the face mask became the world's most coveted commodity (source — www.theguardian.com) 28/04/2020 08:00:01

The global scramble for this vital item has exposed the harsh realities of international politics and the limits of the free market. By Samanth SubramanianIf Ovidiu Olea is astonished by the fact that...

Covid-19 death rates North and South appear broadly similar (source — www.irishtimes.com) 27/04/2020 23:46:16

Ten more coronavirus deaths recorded in Northern Ireland

BBC bosses order top reporter to take down spoof sex video made to raise cash for NHS staff (source — www.thesun.co.uk) 27/04/2020 23:30:48

BBC bosses ordered one of their reporters to remove a sexy spoof music video she made to raise cash for coronavirus workers. The Beeb’s award-winning Ireland correspondent Emma Vardy, 39, writhed in b...

Coronavirus Ireland: Decision on easing lockdown restrictions will 'go down to the wire' - Dr Tony Holohan (source — www.independent.ie) 27/04/2020 22:54:30

A decision on relaxing coronavirus restrictions at the end of the current lockdown period will go down to the wire, the chief medical officer has said.

Coronavirus Ireland: Decision on easing lockdown restrictions will 'go down to the wire' - Tony Holohan (source — www.independent.ie) 27/04/2020 22:54:30

A decision on relaxing coronavirus restrictions at the end of the current lockdown period will go down to the wire, the chief medical officer has said.

Google Ireland to give €1m to charities to help deal with coronavirus fallout (source — www.independent.ie) 27/04/2020 18:13:40

Google will give €1m in cash to Irish charities and community organisations to help them deal with issues arising from the pandemic.

UK coronavirus live news: Sunak unveils new micro-loan scheme for businesses with £50,000 limit (source — www.theguardian.com) 27/04/2020 17:58:03

Deaths rise in England, Scotland and Wales; Sage experts to be named; prime minister says UK lockdown cannot yet end as second peak would be disasterPM: UK beginning to turn tide on virusBoris Johnson...

Coronavirus Ireland Latest Updates: Almost 600,000 to receive pandemic unemployment payment this week (source — www.independent.ie) 27/04/2020 17:10:00

Independent.ie reporters keeping you up to date with the latest coronavirus news in Ireland and across the world.

Helpful information

How to prevent coronavirus disease and stop the spread of germs
  • Avoid close contact with people who are sick.
  • Cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue, then throw the tissue immediately in the trash.
  • Avoid touching your face - nose, mouth and eyes.
  • Clean and desinfect frequently touched surfaces and objects. You can use sanitizer gel for this. Buy here one.
  • Stay home when you are sick except to get medical care
  • Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. Use sanitizer gel if you haven’t got access to water.
Coronavirus symptoms
Common symptoms:
  • Respiratory symptoms
  • Fever
  • Cough
  • Shortness of breath
  • Breathing difficulties
In more severe cases:
  • Pneumonia
  • Severe acute respiratory syndrome
  • Kidney failure
  • Death