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Kelly Seega of Massachusetts looks up to the twin spires of the Cathedral of St. John the Baptist, Tuesday, Mar., 17, 2020, in Savannah, Ga. The cathedral was closed to the public on an otherwise a very festive celebration of St. Patrick's Day. Last week, due to concerns about coronavirus, Savannah's mayor called off the city's 196-year-old parade. (AP Photo/Stephen B. Morton)

Kelly Seega of Massachusetts looks up to the twin spires of the Cathedral of St. John the Baptist, Tuesday, Mar., 17, 2020, in Savannah, Ga. The cathedral was closed to the public on an otherwise a very festive celebration of St. Patrick's Day. Last week, due to concerns about coronavirus, Savannah's mayor called off the city's 196-year-old parade. (AP Photo/Stephen B. Morton)

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.