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Risk, Symptoms, Venue, People.
From Department of the Taoiseach
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From Department of the Taoiseach
Published on
Last updated on
Are you more vulnerable than others to respiratory illness like COVID-19, flu and RSV?
Activities that involve meeting others are higher risk so you need to take steps to protect yourself.
Are you vaccinated / have you received your booster?
Being vaccinated against flu and COVID-19 offers good protection against severe illness and hospitalisation and lowers the risk to you and others.
Do you have symptoms that could be associated with respiratory illnesses like COVID-19, flu or RSV?
If you are displaying any symptoms, you should self-isolate until 48 hours after symptoms have substantially or fully resolved and follow the latest public health advice on isolation and testing.
Does anyone you're meeting have symptoms that could be associated with respiratory illnesses like COVID-19, flu or RSV?
Feel comfortable asking the people you are meeting if they have symptoms. If they do, advise them to stay at home and follow the latest public health advice on self-isolation and testing.
Will the venue be crowded?
If you are vulnerable, avoiding crowded places will reduce the risk associated with an activity.
Will you wear a mask?
Wearing masks reduces the risk for everyone. Vulnerable individuals are advised to consider wearing masks in crowded indoor settings, such as social gatherings or other activities and events.
If the activity is indoors, will there be adequate ventilation?
Let fresh air in to reduce the risk of respiratory illnesses spreading.
Are you meeting vulnerable people?
You should take particular care if you are meeting with vulnerable people. You should take steps to protect them such as wearing a mask, avoiding poorly ventilated spaces and continuing to practise good hand and respiratory hygiene by: