Tánaiste Leo Varadkar has said that he cannot give an indication about the lifting of inter-county restrictions in June. Mr Varadkar said that the virus "keeps surprising us" and six weeks is a long time in a pandemic.

Speaking outside Leinster House, he warned that Covid-19 cases were levelling off or even rising slightly and there were also issues around vaccine supply.

For those reasons he said he believes that any lifting of restrictions in May would be along expected lines and would not go further than that.

This includes the phased reopening of non-essential retail, the opening of hairdressers, and the full return of construction.

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'Major' New Jersey reopening announcement expected during Monday's briefing

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Restaurants say they're having trouble hiring; employees found other jobs during pandemic

OAKLAND, Calif. - As more businesses work to regain profits lost in the pandemic, one industry that struggled to survive is facing a new challenge.Many restaurants are having trouble hiring.It’s an issue happening both nationwide and in the Bay Area.Restaurants have been champing at the bit to get back to business, and plenty are now operating at 50% capacity.But a key ingredient to a successful comeback is having enough employees, and for many, that’s a problem.Restaurants are not only working to fill tables, they’re working to fill positions.AdvertisementThe pandemic sliced jobs in the industry, and now many restaurants are dealing with a lack of employees."Just because of the things happening with the pandemic, a lot of people when we

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Premier Brian Pallister, Dr. Brent Roussin to update Manitobans on COVID-19 restrictions

Manitoba reports 261 new COVID-19 cases, premier rejects call for near lockdown Manitoba’s COVID-19 case counts continued to rise over the weekend, with 259 new cases Sunday and 276 cases Saturday.

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Oscars fashion 2021: A revamped show amid the pandemic brings back red carpet glam

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Tyler Perry delivers passionate speech while accepting Humanitarian Award at 2021 Oscars

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13-year-old girl in Brampton dies after testing positive for COVID-19

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Super low turnout: 90% of Johnson & Johnson vaccines unused at Central Florida FEMA site

ORLANDO, Fla. – Turnout was so low for the Johnson & Johnson single-shot vaccine at a Central Florida FEMA-run site that about 90% of the daily supply went unused following a 11-day pause, health officials said.

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Apple announces 1st East Coast campus in North Carolina

Apple announced plans on Monday to invest more than $1 billion in North Carolina to build the company's first East Coast campus, a move expected to bring at least 3,000 new jobs to the state.

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Scots Covid vaccine trial volunteers needed as scientists produce latest jab

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Towie star Elliott Wright in shock after his Marbella restaurant burns to the ground weeks after his dad dies of Covid

FORMER The Only Way is Essex star Elliott Wright’s Costa del Sol restaurant has been gutted by fire - just weeks after his dad died from coronavirus. The devastating blaze at Olivia’s La Cala broke out around 5.30am this morning.

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COMMENTARY: Shared purpose bringing individuals together key to COVID-19 response

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Curry sets NBA record for 3-pointers in a month with 85

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Zoos open and outdoor sports back as restrictions ease

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Padres rally from late 6-run deficit, beat Dodgers 8-7 in 11

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Magic rookie Cannady’ breaks ankle in loss to Pacers

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Delaware man charged in alleged assault of officer, elderly couple in Sussex County

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Health-care workers in Ontario hospitals given ability provide care outside regular scope of practice

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Former U.S. Food and Drug Administration commissioner weighs in on COVID-19 restrictions, positivity rates

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At least 2 hurt in multi-vehicle crash on I-95 in Chester, police say

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Alaska Airlines says state senator banned for refusing to follow face mask requirements

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Oakland's 13-game winning streak ends, Orioles romp 8-1

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Delaware cop 'fighting for his life' after being assaulted at home in Delmar, police say

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Oscars 2021: Fewer stars, no audience and no Zoom appearances amid Covid-19 restrictions

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Man accused of killing mother, sister in Allen caught while trying to board flight to San Francisco

ALLEN, Texas - Allen police were able to track down a man accused of killing his mother and sister while he was waiting to board a flight to San Francisco.Burak Hezar was arrested at DFW Airport Saturday after police said he killed his mother and sister at an Allen home hours earlier.Police began investigating after getting a call just before 9:15 a.m.

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Virginia state trooper off force after traffic stop viral video

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South Florida deputies told not to enforce anti-riot law

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Govt tightens restrictions to prevent spread of coronavirus in Puducherry

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90 new COVID-19 cases in London and Middlesex Sunday

The Middlesex-London Health Unit (MLHU) reported 90 new COVID-19 cases along with 101 recoveries Sunday.The update brings the region’s pandemic case tally to 9,894, of which 8,707 have resolved.At least 196 deaths have been reported.

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Brevard deputies investigate drive-by shooting

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Suspect charged in murder of 7-year-old Jaslyn Adams at a McDonalds drive thru in Chicago

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‘Dawn is coming’ for Canada amid worst public health crisis in a century: WHO adviser

the third wave of COVID-19, a virus that has already claimed tens of thousands of lives within our borders, a World Health Organization adviser has a message for Canadians: “dawn is coming.”Dr. Peter Singer’s comments come on the heels of soaring COVID-19 case counts in Canada, which peaked at over 9,000 cases daily in mid-April.

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Russia	Cases: 8 494 589 Deaths: 237 619 Recovered: 0

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