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Thursday 26 November 2020
NPHET convened yesterday and finalised its advice for Government which the sub-committee will consider when it meets this afternoon.
The latest figures were confirmed by health officials this evening.
It comes amid work within the UK to allow people to meet in a “careful and limited way” over Christmas.
The HSE’s Dr Colm Henry said that “it’s clear now the impact this is having on a particularly vulnerable population”.
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The Taoiseach issued a statement today marking the mid-way point of Level 5 restrictions currently in place.
A fourth executive meeting in as many days reached a breakthrough in Stormont today.
People who flout Covid-19 rules in Northern Ireland can face fines.
Once the six-week lockdown is over, it is envisaged that the country will remain at Level 3 until the New Year.
Limits on the number of close contacts could be used to keep transmission low after Level 5 restrictions are eased.
Ganley has said the right to attend Mass or a similar religious service is protected under the constitution.
New rules state drinks must be pre-ordered online or by phone.
Michael Gove said it would be ‘foolish’ to predict what would happen with the pandemic over the next four weeks.
Johnson is expected to announce the measures at a press conference on Monday, according to The Times.
The DPP will decide if criminal charges should be brought.
Heather Humphreys said this rise reflects the “economic impact” of moving to Level 5.
Cinemas, gyms and pools have been closed while bars, cafes and restaurants face an early curfew.
The amendment expands the penalties that can be applied to offences when Covid-19 restrictions are broken.
Spain has become the first country in the EU to register more than one million cases.
Games in the SSE Airtricity League and Women’s National League can also go ahead.
The GUI and ILGU say they have sought clarity over whether driving ranges and practice facilities can remain open for exempted activities.
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It is understood fines of €1,000 will be issued to those who organise house parties during the Level 5 restrictions.
A Labour MP tweeted that they had been informed the £22 million would only go towards helping the test and trace system.
Taoiseach Micheál Martin announced this evening that Ireland will move to Level 5 restrictions for six weeks.
Cabinet signed off on the measures earlier today.
Cabinet signed off on new Covid-19 restrictions earlier today.
It follows advice from the National Public Health Emergency Team (NPHET) last week.
Briefing ministers yesterday, the Health team said that “children were safer in schools”.
Government leaders met today to discuss the recommendation to move to Level 5.
The call comes from a group of independent gym owners.
From Monday, schools in the North will close for two weeks until 2 November.
It has changed a bit since the last time NPHET recommended Level 5.
From tonight until 10 November, a nationwide restriction on household visitors will be imposed.
Operation Fanacht has established 132 Garda checkpoints nationwide as public asked to rethink their journeys.
The majority of the restrictions will kick in on Friday and will be in place for four weeks.
The new restrictions are expected to become law on Wednesday.
Margaret Ferrier has said she’ll keep fighting for her constituents despite the controversy.
THE NATIONAL PUBLIC Health Emergency Team is meeting today to make its recommendation to Government about easing Level 5 restrictions.
The recommendation will potentially set out what people are able to do in the weeks leading up to Christmas, ahead of the Government’s decision this week on whether or not it will re-open things like pubs and restaurants across the country after 1 December.
It’s been reported this week that some ministers believe restaurants should be allowed to open for indoor dining during December and that pubs should also be allowed to reopen.
However, some public health experts believe that it would not be safe to re-open restaurants next month, given the potential to the virus to spread in congregated indoor settings.
But what do you think? Today we’re asking: Would you be comfortable going to a restaurant for a meal in December?
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