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COVID-19 LATEST: 10 more die as 200 new cases are confirmed, HSE plans for surge in mid-April

By Kilkenny Now 29th March 2020 0

Ten more patients diagnosed with the coronavirus in Ireland have died as 200 new cases of Covid-19 were confirmed this evening. It brings to 46 the total number of people who have died from the virus in the Republic so far. The latest cases were confirmed by the Health Protection Surveillance Centre this evening. There […]

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COVID-19: Government to announce ban on evictions and rent increases

By Kilkenny Now 19th March 2020 0

The Government is set to announce a three-month ban on evictions and rent increases. Reports of the measures to help tenants emerged as the Dáil met today to push through unprecedented new emergency laws as part of the fight to combat the coronavirus crisis. RTÉ reported that Housing Minister Eoghan Murphy is to unveil legislation […]

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COVID-19 LATEST: 15,000 Coronavirus cases by end of month – Taoiseach

By Kilkenny Now 16th March 2020 0

Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has warned it is expected there will be up to 15,000 coronavirus cases in the country by the end of the month. In a press conference this evening, the Taoiseach said most Covid-19 patients will not need to be treated in hospital, but some will require ICU critical care. He was speaking […]

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Out in force: Gardai unveil emergency measures to combat spread of Covid-19

By Kilkenny Now 13th March 2020 0

An Garda Síochána today announced a series of emergency measures combat the spread of the coronavirus. Garda Commissioner Drew Harris said the measures are needed “to maximise our operational availability and support other vital public services”. The measures include: *A contingency roster will go into effect from next Monday; *Annual leave for personnel will