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Rachel Conway (netball)
The COVID-19 pandemic in the Republic of Ireland has had far-reaching consequences in the country that go beyond the spread of the disease itself and efforts to quarantine it, including political, educational and sporting implications. Arts Parades and general festivals St Patrick's Day parades were called off due to concerns that they would be a threat to public health. Galway was the last Irish city to do so, as its local politicians simply deferred making the decision until the government forced it upon them by cancelling all parades. The Orange Order cancelled its annual 12 July parades due to the virus, with one of those taking place in Rossnowlagh. On 11 March, the organisers for Dublin Comic Con announced the cancellation of their 2020 Spring convention, due to have taken place in the Convention Centre from 15 to 17 March and which would have hosted celebrity guests such as Jason Isaacs and Peter Weller. On 29 April, it was announced that the 2020 Dublin Pride F ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
COVID-19 Pandemic In The Republic Of Ireland
The COVID-19 pandemic in the Republic of Ireland is a part of the worldwide pandemic of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2). In Ireland, it has resulted in 1,753,206 cases and 9,792 deaths, as of 1 February 2025. (Total of 9,366 deaths on page 2 of the report for Week 45, 2023) 89.4% of those who died were aged 65 or over and 76% had underlying illnesses with a median age of death at 82 years old. During 2020 and 2021, the country had one of the world's lowest excess death rates, which is an overall indicator of the pandemic's impact, at an estimated 12.5 deaths per 100,000 population. The virus first reached the country in late February 2020 and cases were soon confirmed in all counties. The government first introduced public health and economic measures to mitigate its impact by shutting schools, childcare facilities and cultural institutions in March 2020. Large gatherings were cancelled, including St ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
