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HSE 'will have capacity' for 4,500 virus tests per day |
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| The head of the Health Service Executive has said that Irish laboratories will have the capacity to carry out 4,500 Covid-19 tests per day, but that this will be dependent on the availability of the testing reagent. |
Four held over murder of Dublin criminal in Belfast |
| Four men are being questioned by the PSNI in connection with the murder of a Dublin criminal in Belfast yesterday morning. |
Latest updates on Covid-19 pandemic |
| Follow the latest national and international updates on the coronavirus outbreak. |
What will the world look like after Covid-19? |
| One day, the battle against the novel coronavirus will be won, but it could reshape society and politics. There are many areas it could impact. |
Covid-19 clusters in nursing homes rise to 50 |
| The number of clusters of Covid-19 in nursing homes around the country has risen by 10 in just one day. |
Trump warns of 'very horrendous' number of virus deaths |
| President Donald Trump has warned Americans to brace for a "very horrendous" number of coronavirus deaths in the coming days. |
Could team of Independents form part of next govt? |
| The clock is finally ticking down on this caretaker Government. This week the pace and timing of the process in forming a new government, now largely in the hands of Fine Gael, became much clearer. |
Chinese human rights lawyer released after five years |
| A leading Chinese human rights lawyer has been released from prison after almost five years behind bars, his wife said Sunday. |
Mayo student running marathon to raise funds for PPE |
| A Mayo student has started to run a marathon in his garden to raise funds to purchase personal protective equipment for frontline healthcare workers. |
Hospitals fighting Covid-19 'at risk of cyber attack' |
| Cybercriminals are exploiting the coronavirus crisis and threatening to hold hospitals to ransom despite the life-saving work they are carrying out, Interpol has warned. |
Public sunbathing banned in UK lockdown |
| One London park has been forced to close after thousands of people ignored "stay-at-home" guidance and enjoyed the sunshine or met friends. |
Greece quarantines second camp due to Covid-19 case |
| Greece has quarantined a second migrant facility on its mainland after a 53-year-old man tested positive for Covid-19, the migration ministry said. |
SuperValu beef wrongly labelled as Azerbaijan product |
| SuperValu has said "a labelling mistake" meant that some beef products in its stores were wrongly labelled as having been a product of Azerbaijan. |
Global economic turmoil is different this time around |
| This week we got a first glimpse of the impact Covid-19 is likely to have on our economy. |
China reports increase in coronavirus cases |
| China reported 30 new Covid-19 cases on yesterday- up from 19 cases reported the previous day. |
PFA warns 30% wage cut could harm UK health service |
| The union representing Premier League footballers has questioned the call for a 30% player wage reduction amid the coronavirus crisis, saying it would reduce tax revenue for the UK's National Health Service. |
The hair necessities - DIY cuts making a comeback |
| Slick and shambolic home haircuts are making a comeback, writes Cian McCormack. |
People urged to continue Covid-19 compliance |
| People have been urged to continue to comply with guidelines designed to stop the spread of coronavirus. |
Pope celebrates Palm Sunday mass behind closed doors |
| Pope Francis has begun the first of several Holy Week ceremonies that will be held behind closed doors this year because of the coronavirus pandemic. |
Three arrested as €140,000 worth of drugs seized |
| Two men and a woman were arrested following the seizure of €140,000 worth of drugs were seized in Dublin yesterday. |
