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Deputy First Minister urging people not to socialise this weekend

The British Prime Minister’s told people “not be tempted to go out” as he ordered the closure of bars, pubs and restaurants across the UK. The measure follows the closures of schools yesterday and is aimed at slowing the spread of the coronavirus. In the north, 86 cases of Covid-19 have been confirmed, with one

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Derry City and Strabane District Council contingency measures

Senior management of Derry City and Strabane District Council and elected members continue to monitor the evolving COVID-19 situation daily with contingency measures in place to ensure vital services are provided. The Council is also continuing to liaise with other key stakeholders to assess and prepare the emergency response to the situation. Michaela Clarke has

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cafes, pubs and restaurants across UK to close tonight

The British Prime Minister’s telling cafes, pubs and restaurants to close tonight to contain Covid-19. He’s also telling nightclubs, cinemas, theatres, leisure centres and gyms to shut. Earlier it was revealed the number of people who’ve died after contracting coronavirus across the UK has risen to 177. In England it’s risen by 39 – the

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Regular people can save more lives than do tors – Harris

The Health Minister has said regular people can save far more lives during the Coronavirus outbreak than doctors will. The Dáil and Seanad has passed emergency legislation giving the government the power to detail people with the Coronavirus who refuse to self-isolate. Further legislation will be brought forward next week to ban evictions and give

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Donegal Sports Partnership launches “Beyond 20×20” female leadership programme

Gartan Outdoor Education Centre was the venue for the recent launch of Donegal’s Sports Partnership’s female leadership programme, “Beyond 20×20”. Sunday, March 8th was chosen as the launch date to coincide with International Women’s Day. Donegal Sports Partnership Coordinator, Myles Sweeney and Donegal Sports Partnership Chairperson, Anne McAteer welcomed the participants and wished them every

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Emergency package of measures to be announced for north

  In the UK, the Chancellor will later announce a package of measures to support workers, after firms began to cut pay, put staff on unpaid leave or reduced positions. Iconic sportswear firm O’Neill’s yesterday suspended operations in Strabane, until May, with the temporary lay-off of 750 staff. It follows major job cuts in hospitality

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Third person dies from virus here – 191 new confirmed cases

  The Health Protection Surveillance Centre has been informed that a patient diagnosed with COVID-19 in Ireland has died. There have now been 3 deaths associated with COVID-19 in Ireland. The Health Protection Surveillance Centre has been informed of 191 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Ireland as of midday Thursday, 19 March. There are

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Donegal has less than five confirmed cases of coronavirus

  Donegal has less than five confirmed cases of coronavirus, the HSE has confirmed. Dublin, Cork and Limerick have the highest number of cases in Ireland. Another 74 people tested positive yesterday, bringing the total in the Republic to 366. The Department of Health has also published a breakdown of the country’s first 271 cases.

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Closure of schools in north will have long-term impact – Foster

  The North’s first minister says the closure of schools will have a long-term impact on children’s education. All schools in Northern Ireland will shut from Monday because of the coronavirus crisis. Arlene Foster made the announcement after it was announced that schools in England, Scotland and Wales will close tomorrow. The first minister says

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Banks agree 3 month suspension of mortgage and business loan repayments

The 5 main banks have agreed a three month suspension of mortgage and business loan repayments for customers affected by Covid 19. Following a meeting with the Finance minister, the banks are working on a simplified application process to make it easier for customers to receive support. Banks have also agreed that any covid 19

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