A family dressed in St. Patrick's Day attire walks past a window with a message for tourist, Tuesday, March, 17, 2020, in downtown Savannah, Ga. Due to concerns about coronavirus Savannah's mayor called off the city's 196-year-old St. Patrick's Day parade. (AP Photo/Stephen B. Morton)
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.