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Covid-19 inquiry begins work examining government’s response to pandemic

The UK Covid-19 Inquiry has opened its investigation into the decisions made by Boris Johnson’s Government during the pandemic. There will be a particular focus initially on early 2020 until the first lockdown was imposed in late March.

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Over 50s invited for second Covid booster

People over 50 can now book a second Covid-19 booster vaccine.

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People aged 55 and older eligible for second booster

People aged 55 and older can now register for a second Covid-19 booster vaccine.

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Covid data looks at deaths and accompanying conditions

Respiratory diseases were reported in 98% of Covid-related deaths, according to new statistics from the Central Statistics Office.

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Video shows people running and flames flying after Irish bar fire

ARLINGTON, Va. - New video posted online shows the frightening scene at Ireland's Four Courts bar in Arlington, VA after a car plowed into the building igniting a fire and sending patrons running for their lives.The video was recorded by Zahid Shah around 6:45 p.m. Friday outside the pub on Wilson Boulevard.The video shows smoke pouring from the structure as a large group of people run from away from the blaze.

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Rollout of Covid-19 booster vaccines for over-60s and pregnant women begins

Pregnant women and people over 60 will begin receiving their second booster vaccination against Covid-19 from today.

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Stephen Fry praises poet shining a light on NI's mental health crisis

"Earth To Alice" is a one-woman show which starts tomorrow at the Fringe and runs for 8 days straight. The Belfast-born creative says she was delighted to see Mr Fry highlight her work, especially when both of them are so passionate about improving mental health provision for those who need it most. Read more: Niall Horan chats to delighted fans at Belfast City Airport The famous TV presenter, writer and actor described Alice as one of the "growing list of wonderful young poets coming from Northern Ireland.

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15 injured after fiery crash in Arlington where car runs into restaurant

ARLINGTON, Va. - Authorities are investigating after a vehicle crashed into a restaurant in Arlington Friday evening injuring at least 15 people, according to police and fire officials.Arlington County Police reported the crash on Twitter around 7:00 p.m. Friday.

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14 injured after fiery crash in Arlington where car runs into building

ARLINGTON, Va. - Authorities are investigating after a vehicle crashed into a building Friday evening injuring at least 14 people in Arlington, according to police and fire officials.Alrington County Police reported the crash on Twitter around 7:00 p.m. Friday.

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4 injured after fiery crash in Arlington where car runs into building

ARLINGTON, Va. - Authorities are investigating after a vehicle crashed into a building Friday evening injuring at least four people in Arlington, according to police and fire officials.Alrington County Police reported the crash on Twitter around 7:00 p.m. Friday.

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Covid-19 booster appointments open for people aged over 60

People aged 60 and over are being invited to come forward for their next Covid-19 booster vaccine.

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Latest Greece travel rules from UK from passport validity to Covid entry requirements

Greece and its many stunning islands like Mykonos, Crete, Corfu and Rhodes are some of the top choices for bargain hunters.You can secure holidays to Corfu in the North West from just £146 per person on LoveHolidays!READ MORE: Greece hotel has magical overwater bungalows that cost much less than the MaldivesBut, after years of travel restrictions following the Covid-19 pandemic people are understandably nervous about flying.So what are the rules when travelling from the UK to Greece and all of its islands?All of the Greek islands have the same entry rules as the Greek mainland when it comes to vaccinations and PCR-tests.Whether you’re fully vaccinated or not, you don’t currently need to show any proof of a Covid vaccination, negative test or certificate of recovery.Children and young people also do not need to have a negative test or be vaccinated.People transiting through Greece do not need to show a negative test or vaccination.Everyone is required, however, to wear a mask when on public transport in Greece or on the Greek islands.While there are currently no Covid restrictions on travel from the UK to Greece, Brexit means there are entry restrictions.If you are planning to travel to an EU country (except Ireland) your passport must be less than 10 years old before you enter the country.So, the issue date must not be over 10 years old when you board your flight.Your passport also needs to have at least three months of validity left after the day you plan to fly home.It’s important to check as passports issued before October 2018 sometimes have extra months of validity on them.So you may think your passport is valid, but if it’s 10 years and one month old it won’t get you into Greece.You do not need a special visa to

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Ohio declares Aug. 9 as Dolly Parton Day in celebration of singer's free book program

FILE - Singer-songwriter Dolly Parton performs onstage at "Dollyverse Powered By Blockchain Creative Labs on Eluv.io" during the 2022 SXSW Conference And Festival at ACL Live at The Moody Theater on March 18, 2022, in Austin, Texas. (Photo by Rick Ke COLUMBUS, Ohio - If you live in Ohio, Tuesday is officially "Dolly Parton Day," in honor of the country music icon and lifelong philanthropist — who is working to improve child literacy in the Buckeye State and around the world. Ohio Gov.

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20 Covid-linked deaths recorded in NI weekly figures

Twenty deaths linked to Covid-19 have been recorded in Northern Ireland in the latest weekly update.

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Nine out of 10 Covid-19 deaths among over-65s - CSO

Around 91% of all Covid-19 deaths in Ireland were people over the age of 65, according to new data from the Central Statistics Office.

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Call for new Covid testing plan be discussed with GPs

A Monaghan-based GP has said the proposed plan to end Covid-19 testing for the general population in the autumn should be discussed with GPs.

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HSE Covid test centres could be stood down from autumn

The Department of Health has explained the rationale behind the proposed change to end Covid testing for the general population in the autumn.

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Two men charged with first-degree murder in Ripudaman Singh Malik’s death

Ripudaman Singh Malik.Police announced Wednesday morning that Tanner Fox, 21, and Jose Lopez, 23, have both been charged with Malik’s death.The Integrated Homicide Investigation Team will be releasing more details at a news conference at 3 p.m. PT.

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People urged to take up Covid vaccines and boosters

The Director of the National Immunisation Office has strongly encouraged people to receive all the Covid vaccines and boosters that they are eligible for.

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Pandemic 'unmasked' extent of Irish food poverty - CDI

The Covid-19 pandemic 'unmasked' food poverty and was more harmful to those living in disadvantaged areas, according to the findings of two studies by the Childhood Development Initiative.

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Timing of third Covid-19 booster a 'little surprising'

Timing for the approval of a third booster dose of the Covid-19 vaccine for the over 65s is a "little bit of a surprise", according to a Professor of Immunology.

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New recommendations over Covid booster vaccines

People aged over 65 will be offered a third booster dose of Covid-19 vaccine, following new recommendations made by the National Immunisation Advisory Committee.

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Breaking Second booster for 50 to 64-year-olds among new Covid vaccine recommendations

Minister for Health Stephen Donnelly has accepted new recommendations over Ireland’s Covid-19 autumn vaccination programme.

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'They saved his life' - Gary Moore thanks doctors as son Josh battles back to health

Video: Mother of brain-damaged Archie emotional after losing latest battle to continue treatment (PA Media)UK temperatures soar above 40C for first time as wildfires rage near LondonCamilla says sorry for bringing rain as thunderstorm breaks heatwave in CornwallLondon Fire Brigade declares major incident amid ‘huge surge’ in blazesTory leadership race: Who is still in the running?Conservationists celebrate as new brood of barn owl chicks are ringedJohnson defends his leadership at final Cabinet meetingUK records ‘highest ever’ temperature as heatwave scorches countryPeople should 'apply common sense' when travelling today, says Grant ShappsCharles says tackling climate change is 'utterly essential' as heatwave grips UKPolitics daily briefing: July 19UK and Ireland bask in record-breaking temperatures as forecasters predict worse to comeConservative leadership battle: Who is still in the running?Burst water main floods London streets as temperatures soarLisa Nandy: Government has gone missing in middle of heat crisisLondon park scorches in heatwaveUK heatwave: Red extreme heat warning in place as temperatures soarMoore was speaking from Lingfield where he won a race with one of Harry Redknapp's horses, Fascinating Lips. The 6-4 favourite ended a run of places for the stable in the past week with a fluent two-and-a-quarter length display in the At The Races App Form Study Selling Handicap.

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Covid hospital numbers rise in Scotland for the sixth week in a row

The number of patients with Covid-19 in Scottish hospitals has jumped by 6 percent in the most recent week, new figures show. The Office for National Statistics (ONS) data further estimates 1 in 16 Scots have tested positive for coronavirus.

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Department forming winder plan for 'perfect storm' of influenza and Covid-19

The Department of Health is working on plans for a potential severe early influenza season, combined with Covid-19 and other respiratory illnesses the Minister for Health has said.

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Over 65s urged to get second Covid booster

The number of Covid-19 daily PCR positive infections has been stable and in the case of self-reported antigen tests, it has decreased, according to the latest weekly update from the Department of Health.

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New Omicron symptom: Can't sleep at night? Maybe, it's COVID. Details here

Omicron BA.5 variant, people are complaining of night sweats. “One extra symptom from BA.5 I saw this morning is night sweats," Professor Luke O’Neill from Trinity College Dublin told an Irish radio station earlier this week, the Independent reported. Responding to the query that why people are seeing new symptoms, Prof O’Neill said, “The disease is slightly different because the virus has changed." He added, “There is some immunity to it - obviously with the T-cells and so on - and that mix of your immune system and the virus being slightly different might give rise to a slightly different diease, strangely enough night sweats being a feature.

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Where is Ireland now with Covid?

Like the rest of the world, Ireland has been through a torrid almost two and-a-half years with this disease. And it has not gone away.

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Q&A: Travel disruption - what are my rights?

From flight cancellations due to airport staff shortages, to airline strikes and Covid outbreaks, there is a lot to consider when travelling abroad this summer.

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HIQA finds record keeping issues at nursing home

A HSE-run nursing home in Dublin - which was subject to a protected disclosure in 2020 following the deaths of over 20 residents due to Covid-19 - was not compliant in training and staff development when it was inspected by HIQA earlier this year.

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No justice for Air India families in Ripudaman Singh Malik’s slaying, says Ujjal Dosanjh

Ripudaman Singh Malik, who was acquitted in the 1985 Air India terrorist bombings, won’t bring closure to the families of the terrorists attack’s victims, according to a former B.C. premier.“This doesn’t bring us any closer to closure for the Air India families, in fact — it opens up wounds for Mr.

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A timeline of the 1985 Air India bombing and Ripudaman Singh Malik’s acquittal, death

shooting death of Ripudaman Singh Malik, who was acquitted in 2005 of charges connected to the 1985 Air India bombing, is the latest chapter in the decades-long saga of the worst terrorist attack in Canadian history.Of the 329 people killed in the bombing, a vast majority were Canadians. The attack launched an international investigation that led to just one person being convicted, along with accusations of “failures” on behalf of RCMP, intelligence services, airport security and the federal government.

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43 patients with Covid-19 in intensive care units

There are 43 patients with Covid-19 being treated in intensive care units in hospitals around Ireland today, down two from yesterday.

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Aer Lingus cancels two flights from Heathrow today

Aer Lingus has cancelled two one-way flights from London Heathrow to Dublin and Shannon today due to capacity reduction at Heathrow.

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Covid 'still a factor' in people's lives - expert

Assistant Professor in Virology at Trinity College Dublin, Dr Kim Roberts, has said that while Covid-19 is still a factor in our lives people are not necessarily recognising it.

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Placebo cancel several dates due to COVID outbreak in band and crew

Placebo have been forced to cancel several live dates following an outbreak of COVID in their band and crew.Writing on Instagram, the band revealed that they would no longer we able to perform dates in Bucharest, Romexpo in Romania (July 13) nor Skopje Calling in Macedonia (July 16).“We are frustrated and disappointed to not be able to perform these shows which are important to us – as we know they are to you.”“We apologise sincerely for the inconvenience and disappointment. We are doing all we can to reschedule and please check locally for further announcements.”You can see the full post here:A post shared by OFFICIAL PLACEBO INSTAGRAM.

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High numbers of Covid cases 'a concern' - Taoiseach

The Toaiseach said the "high numbers" of Covid-19 were a concern and that people, in particular those who are not vaccinated, were ending up in hospital.

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Covid hospital numbers top 1,000 for first time since April

The number of people with Covid-19 in hospital has risen to more than 1,000 for the first time since April.

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New Covid variant throwing up new symptom that affects people at night, expert claims

An expert has claimed that a new variant of Covid is throwing up another new symptom of the virus.

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Henry: Case numbers 'in plateau' for number of weeks

The HSE's Chief Clinical Officer has said just over half of people with Covid-19 in hospitals across the country are "actually in hospital because they are sick with Covid".

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Guns N’ Roses’ Axl Rose shares health update after postponing show

Guns N’ Roses frontman Axl Rose has shared an update after the band were forced to cancel their recent show in Glasgow due to illness.The group pulled out of their scheduled performance at Glasgow Green on Tuesday (July 5) following headline dates in London and Dublin as part of their 2022 UK/Ireland and European tour.“We are working on rescheduling options for this show so please hold onto your tickets and wait for a further update,” they wrote in a statement. “We appreciate your understanding and patience.”Today (July 7), Rose shared a message on social media to thank fans for their messages of support.

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Health experts warn Covid-19 wave to peak next week

Health experts have warned that the peak of this wave of Covid-19 is expected next week.

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Eamonn Holmes admits he has 'a long way to go' amid health struggle

Broadcaster Eamonn Holmes has admitted he has a 'long way to go' as he continues to suffer from health struggles. The 62 year old GB news presenter has been dealing with chronic back pain over the past year which left him in hospital. In March 2021 he was diagnosed with a dislocated pelvis and three slipped discs and has faced ongoing issues as a result.

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Health expert calls for new plan to tackle long Covid

Almost a third of people who get Covid-19 are getting long Covid, an Oireachtas committee has heard, with up to one in 20 of all Covid patients still being unable to work a year later.

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Rising Covid cases causing disruption to Dublin courts

The ongoing rise in Covid-19 infections is affecting serious criminal cases with a number of Dublin courts not sitting this week.

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Acting CMO warns of current surge in Covid cases

The Acting Chief Medical Officer has said Ireland is currently experiencing a surge in Covid cases and the latest sub variant is even more transmissible than previous variants.

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People with early Covid symptoms urged to isolate

The current wave of Covid-19 cases is having a huge impact on hospitals and people seem less likely to be isolating when they have early symptoms, the Covid-19 lead with the Irish College of General Practitioners has said.

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India	Cases: 34 321 025 Deaths: 459 652 Recovered: 0
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Russia	Cases: 8 494 589 Deaths: 237 619 Recovered: 0