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The Irish Medical Organisation says the health service is being hit by a “perfect storm” due to the high rates of Covid-19.
It says the next few weeks will be “critical” with GP surgeries, hospitals and ICU units all under “extraordinary pressure”.
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The Environment Minister will attend the Cop26 climate change summit in Glasgow today.
Eamon Ryan had tested positive for Covid-19 on Saturday, and had initially cancelled plans to attend.
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America is welcoming back fully vaccinated international visitors from today.
Covid restrictions have been in place for 21 months, which stopped non-US citizens from entering the States.
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Children who have a good relationship with their father are happier, feel less anxious and are more engaged in physical activity.
New ESRI research finds most 9-year-olds report getting on very well with their father.
