“Coronavirus shutdowns are horribly disruptive for most normal people. But maybe we should be getting used to it. After all, it’s everything the climate lobby has been demanding for years.”

BEN SCALLON comments

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WARNING: The testing criteria for Covid-19 just changed in Ireland.

TIM JACKSON reports

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Child who died did not qualify for test, found positive for virus after death


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Alzheimer Society: Covid-19’s ‘devastating impact’ as fundraising Tea Day postponed – drop in €1 million for vital dementia supports

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https://gript.ie/alzheimer-society-covid-19s-devastating-impact-as-fundraising-tea-day-postponed-drop-in-e1-million-for-vital-dementia-supports/

ON THIS DAY: 25TH MARCH 1920: BLACK AND TANS ARRIVE IN IRELAND

The infamous and notorious Black and Tans will not be forgotten in Irish history. 100 years ago, the first tranche of them arrived from Britain, mainly recruited from the unemployed veterans of World War 1. They had 3 months training and their pay was ten shillings a day. Their ‘uniforms’ were mixed, some with Khaki pants, some with black pants and vice versa with jackets, there were different hats, belts, coats and boats; their mismatched uniform got them the name ‘irregulars’ but the name that has stuck with them most is Black and Tans. Though they served with the RIC, they never acted as policemen, their experience being in the trenches of World War 1. They did not have the experience or training to deal with ordinary civilian populations and assumed the role of an occupation army as the War of Independence was raging and the English authorities needed more ‘help’ controlling the natives. They were irregular in every sense of the word; there w

Oxford University Study: We’ve probably all had the virus already


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Why did the HSE lie about having protective equipment for doctors?

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https://gript.ie/why-did-the-hse-lie-about-ppe-doctors/

Gardaí are to be issued with "spit hoods" to protect them from people spitting and coughing in their faces. But shouldn't they also be equipped with the power to give anyone who would do such a thing a good walloping?

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https://gript.ie/gardai-to-get-spit-hoods-to-protect-them-from-gurriers/

Aontú slams imposition of abortion on north “with the aid of SF and the SDLP leadership”

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The perfect Coronavirus storm is yet to come. But it won’t be here.

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https://gript.ie/the-perfect-coronavirus-storm-is-yet-to-come-but-it-wont-be-here/

In Spain, the virus is everywhere – I’ve had it already.

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https://gript.ie/in-spain-the-virus-is-everywhere-ive-had-it-already/

China ‘tried to suppress’ Coronavirus news and made ‘false accusations’ says US Ambassador

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https://gript.ie/china-tried-to-suppress-coronavirus-news-and-made-false-accusations-says-us-ambassador/

MATT TREACY: No, the Covid-19 measures do not amount to socialism

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“Sneak attack” to widen abortion measures during Coronavirus crisis is slammed

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Relics of St Corona, patron saint of epidemics, to be showcased in Aachen Cathedral

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Former UK Prime Minister Gordon Brown has suggested that a form of "global government" might be required to tackle the Coronavirus

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https://gript.ie/gordon-brown-coronavirus-one-world-government/

The G7 has been unable to issue a joint statement about Coronavirus after other countries bowed to Chinese pressure and resisted US attempts to call it "The Wuhan Coronavirus" - a name that was globally used just a few weeks ago:

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https://gript.ie/g7-caves-to-china-over-name-of-wuhan-coronavirus/

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has tested positive for Covid-19, days after Prince Charles did the same. Queen Elizabeth and her 98 year old husband, the Duke of Edinburgh, remain in isolation at Windsor Castle:

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https://gript.ie/boris-johnson-coronavirus-queen/

POLL: What do think of the current reaction to covid-19 crisis worldwide?

Some people say the government and authorities are not doing enough to stop the spread of the coronavirus. Others say the measures are draconian and limit personal freedoms with long term consequences for jobs and life. What do you think? Leave us your comments and VOTE in our Poll online

- Is it an overreaction that will threaten future lives and jobs
- All the shutdowns are necessary to save lives

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