Coronavirus: 27 new cases in Ireland, six patients now in ICU.

A FURTHER 27 cases of the Covid-19 coronavirus have been confirmed in the Republic of Ireland this evening. There are now 70 total cases in the country, an increase from 43 yesterday. There are 20 cases in Northern Ireland as of this afternoon, bringing the total number of cases on the island of Ireland to 90.

Hairy male donor hands stun docs by growing lighter and hairless to match female amputee.

DOCTORS have been left baffled after an amputee's new hands miraculously changed to blend in with her body. Shreya Siddanagowder didn't hesitate when she was offered new hands even though they were big, dark and hairy, and once belonged to a man.

Shutdown could continue for ‘extended period’ as schools close after cases rise to 70.

GOVERNMENT coronavirus shutdown measures could continue for an "extended period of time" as schools close for two weeks after Covid-19 Irish cases rose to 70. Schools, colleges, childcare facilities, and cultural institutions will close until March 29.

Newborn Baby Tests Positive For Coronavirus In UK

A newborn baby who has tested positive for coronavirus is believed to be one of the world’s youngest patients with the disease. The infant and its mother both tested positive at a north London hospital and staff who had contact with the pair have been advised to self-isolate. The mother was rushed to hospital days earlier with suspected pneumonia and she and her child are being treated at separate hospitals, The Sun reported.

Arsenal Manager, Arteta Tests Positive For Coronavirus

Arsenal has confirmed that head coach Mikel Arteta has tested positive for Covid-19. The announcement on Thursday evening follows the Premier League’s statement that this weekend’s games would go ahead as planned but the news about Arteta could force an immediate rethink. Meanwhile, the Gunners have closed their training ground and club staff who had recent contact with Arteta will now self-isolate.