A St. Patrick's day photo opportunity novelty stands empty at an Irish pub along the normally busy Nicollet Mall Tuesday, March 17, 2020 in Minneapolis. Dine-in restaurants and bars are being temporarily shut down and only providing take-out service in order to slow the spread of the coronavirus. St. Patrick's Day parades in Minneapolis and St. Paul were cancelled. (AP Photo/Jim Mone)
March 17, 2020
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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.