Feeney Bros Donates N95 masks to local medical facilities in need

By BostonIrish.com Newsroom
March 21, 2020
BostonIrish.com Newsroom

Dorchester Utility Service Company Feeney Brothers has donated N95 masks and protective supplies to various medical facilities around the city of Boston, as word comes that hospitals, nursing homes and care facilities are desperately in need of these items during the COVID-9 outbreak.

According to Brendan Feeney, who together with his brother Greg, own Feeney Brothers, "We have been doing business here for years and it's part of our reponsibility to give back to the community when we can."

Astronauts celebrate St. Patrick's Day 2020 with photos of Ireland from space

By Hanneke Weitering , space.com
March 18, 2020
Hanneke Weitering , space.com

To celebrate the annual holiday, NASA's International Space Station twitter account shared this astronaut's-eye view of Ireland as seen from the orbiting lab, which flies at an average altitude of about 250 miles (400 kilometers) above the Earth. 

"We hope you're wearing green," NASA tweeted. "This #StPatricksDay, enjoy an astronaut's-eye view of Ireland, taken from aboard the International Space Station."

Commentary: 'Time is now' to protect hospital workers

By U.S. Senator Ed Markey
March 18, 2020
U.S. Senator Ed Markey

It is now clear that we are at war with the coronavirus. While the people of our state need a range of help and assistance, one action we need to take is clear to me: we need a massive wartime manufacturing mobilization for coronavirus testing kits and personal protective equipment for medical personnel. The courageous men and women who are on the frontlines at area hospitals need to have all the tools, equipment, and devices they need to test and treat patients.

Ireland, UK added to restriction list for travelers to UIS

By irishadmin
March 15, 2020

WASHINGTON , March 14- AP— President Trump announced Saturday that the United States will broaden its European travel ban, adding the United Kingdom and Ireland to its list, and was considering imposing restrictions on travel within the U.S. to areas hit hard by the coronavirus spread.

Under the restrictions on European travel, American citizens, green card holders and others are still allowed to return home to the U.S., but will be funneled to 13 airports and be subjected to health screenings and quarantine orders.

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