The Department of Health confirmed last night the deaths of ten more people diagnosed with Covid-19, and a further 255 new cases. While another three deaths has been confirmed in Northern Ireland, thirteen people have now died in North.

Beaches across Donegal are to be closed this weekend over fears of people gathering. Gardai and members of Donegal County Council met today and the decision was made to close every beach.

Dramatic rises in death tolls in the UK and Spain.

And a global shortage of condoms is looming.

Barry Whyte reports...