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- Intensive care units under 'significant pressure'
The President of the Intensive Care Society of Ireland has said intensive care units are under significant pressure due to the growing number of Covid-19 cases. - First benefit pay for thousands who lost job over virus
Tens of thousands of people who have lost their jobs as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic are due to receive their first benefit payment today. - Spain death toll reaches 8,000; six more deaths in NI
Follow all the latest developments on the coronavirus outbreak with our live blog. - Data shows UK deaths higher than in hospital reports
The true toll of deaths across England and Wales from Covid-19 is higher than reports from hospitals suggest, according to new figures. - Mourners learning to pay respects in a changed world
Church services and funerals are going ahead in front of restricted audiences in many parts of the country, despite the Covid-19 clampdown on gatherings. - Record death toll in Spain but new infections slowing
Spain hit a new record with 849 coronavirus deaths in 24 hours today although health chiefs said the rate of new infections was continuing its downward trend. - First members elected to the 26th Seanad
The make-up of the 26th Seanad is taking shape, with counting beginning on Tuesday afternoon for the Agricultural panel, from which 11 Senators will be elected. - Covid-19 hospital partnership 'not totally open-ended'
The chairman of the Private Hospitals Association has said the time frame of the public/private hospital partnership is "not totally open ended" but private hospitals will play their part as required. - Pompeo calls for new Venezuela elections
US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has said that Juan Guaido, recognised by Washington as Venezuela's leader, should step aside along with President Nicolas Maduro for new elections. - Man accused of trying to bite gardaí refused bail
A 51-year-old construction worker has been refused bail after he was accused of threatening to give gardaí the Covid-19 illness before attempting to bite and spit at them following his arrest in Dublin. - Explained: The Covid-19 nightly numbers
With Covid-19, the numbers are coming at us all quickly. Every night there's a update, every day a further briefing. - #UniteByStayingApart - Rallying call from sports stars
16 Irish sports stars are making a rallying call to Unite by Staying Apart as part of efforts to combat Covid-19. - Irish Water defers new business charging structure
Irish Water has deferred the introduction of a new charging system for non-domestic customers, because of the ongoing crisis caused by Covid-19. - Govt urged to deliver on childcare for health workers
The Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation has urged the Government to act immediately to deliver childcare for health service workers to enable them to attend work and treat patients affected by Covid-19. - Tesco won't be increasing contactless payment limit
Tesco has said it will not be increasing the contactless limit for card or phone payments in its stores from €30 to €50. - Italy holds moment of silence to remember its dead
Italy has marked a minute of silence and flew flags at half mast to mourn the 11,591 people who have died from the coronavirus pandemic that has drastically altered life in the Mediterranean country. - #InThisTogether - Virtual hugs and outdoor pursuits
With a bit of cycling or tennis in the garden, or a virtual hug through a window pane, people are making the best of a bad situation. - FAI staff to have up to 50% of pay deferred
A pay deferral scheme is being introduced at the Football Association of Ireland from tomorrow, with the highest earners at the body set to have half their salary temporarily withheld. - Eurogroup chief warns of single currency break-up
Eurogroup president Mario Centeno warned the euro single currency could break apart if feuding governments don't bury the hatchet and agree on a rescue plan to help Italy and Spain. - Up to 10 family members can still attend funerals
A Government spokesperson has said that small numbers of immediate family can still attend funerals, subject to social distancing rules.
