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Wednesday 23 September 2020
First Minister Arlene Foster said that Northern Ireland’s new restrictions was “a wake-up call” and not a second lockdown.
The new measures were announced this evening by the First and Deputy First Ministers.
Similar to the travel advice throughout the pandemic – it is not a criminal offence to travel beyond the county border or travel abroad.
Pubs and restaurants have condemned the mixed messaging from the government.
Dublin is expected to be placed on Level Three before the weekend.
Moving Dublin to Level 3 would be a significant step, the Taoiseach said.
Hundreds of people attended a protest against coronavirus restrictions in Dublin on Saturday.
Strict new Covid-19 measures are now in effect in the capital – here’s what they mean for you.
The Taoiseach said the current Covid-19 numbers in Dublin are “very worrying”.
50 new Covid-19 cases were reported nationwide – down from peaks above 700 in late July and early August.
There has been a 20-fold increase in the incidence rate of the virus in Dublin over the last few weeks, the Tánaiste said.
Just one nominated visitor per resident is allowed from today in Dublin nursing homes.
Stephen Donnelly said that misinformation “has been a problem from the outset” of the pandemic.
More than half of daily Covid-19 cases have been confirmed in Dublin.
Scotland’s First Minister said no more than six people from two households should gather indoors or outside.
Cabinet ministers have highlighted that case numbers have not resulted in a big hike in ICU, hospitalisation numbers, or deaths.
Localised restrictions are to remain in place in Kildare until Sunday week.
The current advice is that they should remain in place until Sunday week.
On schools, the HSE said today “the risks of keeping schools closed now outweigh the risk of Covid for children”.
It’s understood that NPHET recommended that restrictions in Offaly and Laois could be lifted.
Yet another statement on the matter has been issued by the Department of Culture this evening.
Social media influencer Jess Brennan defended the event today, describing it as ‘largely rule-adherent’.
The measures announced by government for these counties are due to expire this weekend.
The new restrictions will affect half of the population.
The health minister reiterated appeals to wear masks, keep distances and not go overboard in social settings.
The new restrictions came into effect in Kildare, Offaly and Laois from midnight.
New restrictions are now in place in Kildare, Offaly and Laois.
The recent increase in cases in Ireland is largely associated with clusters in three counties.
The new restrictions kick in tonight.
Gardaí said there has been “widespread compliance by licenced premises” to regulations.
The British prime minister defended his government’s decision to impose restrictions on those returning from Spain.
European countries are struggling to balance keeping tourism open while guarding against new flare-ups of infection.
He said he will also set out major relaxations of lockdown to pave the way for theatres and sports stadiums to reopen.
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The mandatory use of face masks and travel bans or quarantines are among the measures being introduced.
First Minister Arlene Foster also announced reopening dates for places of worship,visitor attractions and beauty salons.
Health officials have provided an update on the situation in Ireland.
Pubs can serve alcohol along with a ‘substantial meal’ from 29 June.
Some shops and other businesses are permitted to reopen from today.
All retail shops to reopen, groups of six allowed to meet, and travel within your own county – some of the measures kicking in from Monday.
Here’s what’s planned between 8 June and 29 June, when Phase 3 is due to begin.
MANY PEOPLE HAVE had to cancel holidays abroad this year as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic.
In July, the government published its Green List of foreign countries which allow Irish people to travel abroad to without having to restrict their movements for 14 days afterwards when they return.
While some people have hopped at the chance to pack up and travel out of the country, many others are still hesitant as Covid-19 figures have continued to rise in recent weeks.
So, today we want to know: When do you think you’ll next be able to go a foreign holiday?
Poll Results:
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