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Sir, – I am sure I’m not alone in wishing to congratulate RTÉ for its comprehensive coverage of the continuing Covid-19 outbreak. This is a boon for people like me who are now housebound as a result of the virus.

I would also like to applaud The Irish Times for its own marvellous reporting which thankfully I can access online. – Yours, etc,

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