Coronavirus advice, deportations and UCD rent protest

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A spectator wears a face mask at the Dubai Duty Free Tennis ATP Championships in Dubai. Photograph: Ali Haider/EPA
A spectator wears a face mask at the Dubai Duty Free Tennis ATP Championships in Dubai. Photograph: Ali Haider/EPA

Coronavirus advice - wash your hands and avoid hugging, kissing and hand shaking: With the coronavirus spreading rapidly across the world and one case now confirmed on the island of Ireland, much of the focus is on how to deal with the illness and care for the sick. Read more here.

What should you do if you think you might have coronavirus? The first thing to consider is have you possible symptoms – coughing, shortness of breath, breathing difficulties, fever? Read more here.

Murder in a crowded house - The full story of the Patricia O'Connor trial: Over seven weeks, the contrasts of Patricia O'Connor's formidable personality were outlined for a Central Criminal Court jury. The retired hospital worker was a "straight shooter", according to her son, and "a determined lady". Read more here.

Two Irish-born children lose appeals over asylum and protection process: A 10-year-old boy born here to a Nigerian mother has been deported arising from the refusal. Read more here.

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Britain is uncomfortable because Ireland has the upper hand for the first time: UK cannot see the State as a nation realising its voice on the international stage.Read more here.

UCD students pitch tents on campus to protest rent hikes: Students pitch tents at the entrance to UCD to protest plans to increase on-campus rent by 12% over the next three years. Read more here.

UCD to introduce class on how bystanders can intervene in harassment: A mandatory 90-minute lesson on how bystanders can intervene in cases of sexual harassment or assault will be taken by some 5,500 incoming first-years at University College Dublin in September. Read more here.

Liffey cycle route to be in place by August: The long-awaited Liffey cycle route, with a dedicated path for cyclists for much of Dublin's north and south quays, will be in place by August, Dublin City Council has confirmed. Read more here.

Netflix: 10 of the best new shows and films to watch in March: I Am Jonas, a. new comedy hour from Marc Maron and the third season of Ozark. Read more here.