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A woman wears a face mask in a restaurant 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. For most people, the new COVID-19 coronavirus causes only mild or moderate symptoms, but for some it can cause more severe illness.(AP Photo/Peter Morrison)

A woman wears a face mask in a restaurant 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. For most people, the new COVID-19 coronavirus causes only mild or moderate symptoms, but for some it can cause more severe illness.(AP Photo/Peter Morrison)

March 17, 2020

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When Irish eyes are absent: Virus subdues St. Patrick's Day
March 17, 2020 2:10 p.m.

When Irish eyes are absent: Virus subdues St. Patrick's Day

BOSTON (AP) — 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 new coronavirus.