When Irish eyes are absent: Virus subdues St. Patrick's Day St. Patrick's Day revelers across the world tried to salvage the holiday with makeshift celebrations after parades and parties were scrapped and residents were urged to hunker down at home to slow the spread of the coronavirusTourists cover their faces in Dublin city centre, Tuesday March 17, 2020. The St Patrick's Day parades across Ireland were cancelled due to the outbreak of Covid-19 virus. The St Patrick's Day parades across Ireland were cancelled due to the outbreak of Covid-19 virus. “It's almost like a dream, like living in some kind of nightmare.” Bradley and his friend John Lowenthal, members of one of Savannah's Irish social societies, opted to walk the parade route on their own. Bars and restaurants that would typically be filled with partiers on St. Patrick's Day were closed to all but takeout and delivery in places like New York and Massachusetts.

Source: ABC News March 17, 2020 14:09 UTC