Ireland

Island in north-west Europe, 20th largest in world, politically divided into the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland (a part of the UK)

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Ireland is an island in the North Atlantic. It is separated from Great Britain to its east by the North Channel, the Irish Sea, and St George's Channel. Ireland is the second-largest island of the British Isles, the third-largest in Europe, and the twentieth-largest on Earth.

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Trump Advises Voluntary Mask For Americans, Says He Will Not Wear One Though The U.S. government is now recommending Americans wear cloth face coverings. Reuters is reporting that the recommendation is still on a voluntary basis, though. The suggestion has been offered as a way.. Credit: Wochit News Duration: 00:39Published 6 hours ago

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Health Officials Step Up Dr. Fauci's Security Among Threats Business Insider reports that Dr. Anthony Fauci may be facing threats to his personal safety. As a result, US health officials have reportedly stepped up Fauci's security. The 79-year-old is the.. Credit: Wochit News Duration: 00:52Published 2 days ago

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Dolly Parton Donates $1 Million Toward Coronavirus Research Dolly Parton has long been the champion of the underdog and supporter of great causes. The famed singer announced she was making a $1 million donation to coronavirus research. "We are incredibly.. Credit: Wochit News Duration: 00:38Published 2 days ago

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Irish emergency services surprise young boy for his birthday during lockdown The Irish Garda have surprised a young boy from Cork on his birthday, in an effort to cheer him up during the nationwide Covid-19 lockdown. Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 01:32Published 3 days ago

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Chris Cuomo Does CNN Show From Basement Amid Covid-19 Diagnosis Business Insider reports that on Tuesday, CNN anchor Chris Cuomo hosted his show from his basement. This comes after he tested positive for coronavirus. The brother of New York Governor, Andrew Cuomo,.. Credit: Wochit News Duration: 00:45Published 3 days ago

White House: Over 2 Million Americans Could Die From Coronavirus According to Business Insider, an analysis that the White House shared on Tuesday says that over 2 million Americans could die from COVID-19 if the disease is not mitigated. Mitigation steps include.. Credit: Wochit News Duration: 00:45Published 3 days ago

Nancy Pelosi Calls For Recovery Bill On Coronavirus Outbreak While Trump Wants $2 Trillion For Infrastructure U.S. Republican lawmakers are wary over Democratic plans to create another large spending bill. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said Congress needs a bill related to the recovery of the outbreak.But Senate.. Credit: Wochit News Duration: 00:32Published 3 days ago

Federal Judges Says No To States' Temporary Bans On Abortions Federal judges in Alabama and Ohio rejected three states’ temporary bans on abortions. Alabama federal judge Myron Thompson said the ban would unnecessarily hurt peoples’ access to abortions... Credit: Wochit News Duration: 00:32Published 3 days ago

San Francisco Bay Area Implements New Rules For Shelter-In-Place Order City officials in the San Francisco Bay Area introduced new rules for the shelter-in-place order. The San Francisco Chronicle reported the order would go through April. Residents now can’t go to.. Credit: Wochit News Duration: 00:32Published 3 days ago

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