.@MichealMartinTD: “While we do not yet have firm evidence that the new more virulent strain of the Covid virus is in our country- the rate of growth tells me that the safest and most responsible thing to do is to proceed on the assumption that it is already here.”
Taoiseach confirms that from Christmas Eve to 12th January Ireland will return to Level 5 (most severe restrictions). BUT:
-non essential retail to remain open (Jan sales deferred)
-Gyms, leisure centres, pools only for individual training
-schools to remain open
-non essential retail to remain open (Jan sales deferred)
-Gyms, leisure centres, pools only for individual training
-schools to remain open
Christmas mixing to continue in Ireland up to 26th December
Travel outside of county to be permitted up to 26th December inclusive
Places of worship to remain open over Christmas period
So a tightening- but not as significant as that in UK.
Travel outside of county to be permitted up to 26th December inclusive
Places of worship to remain open over Christmas period
So a tightening- but not as significant as that in UK.
Martin: “This Christmas is going to be different but also very special. We’ve lost many friends and neighbours to this disease and many others didn’t get the goodbye they deserved...we remember all of them and together we look forward to brighter days.”
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