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

by Associated Press
| March 18, 2020 12:03 AM

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.

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