The Taoiseach Micheál Martin has confirmed that the country will move to full Level 5 restrictions in an attempt to get the latest surge in cases of Covid-19 under control.
In a televised address this evening, he said the new restrictions would remain in place for "at least" one month.
Schools are to remain closed until 11 January under the revised plans agreed by Cabinet. Primary and secondary schools had been due to reopen on Wednesday 6 January.
The decision does not apply to childcare facilities or créches.
The Level 5 restrictions include a ban on all household visits, the closure of non-essential retail and a 5km limit on travel.
Other restrictions include the closure of sports including golf and tennis, with the exception of professional or elite sports like Gaelic games and horse racing behind closed doors. Gyms will also be closed.
Weddings will be confined to 6 guests and only 10 people will be allowed to attend a funeral.
An eviction moratorium is to be reintroduced from midnight for the duration of the latest restrictions.
* Note it is unclear if Level 5 begins tomorrow December 31st or on January 1st, if someone has clearer information please bump this thread
In a televised address this evening, he said the new restrictions would remain in place for "at least" one month.
Schools are to remain closed until 11 January under the revised plans agreed by Cabinet. Primary and secondary schools had been due to reopen on Wednesday 6 January.
The decision does not apply to childcare facilities or créches.
The Level 5 restrictions include a ban on all household visits, the closure of non-essential retail and a 5km limit on travel.
Other restrictions include the closure of sports including golf and tennis, with the exception of professional or elite sports like Gaelic games and horse racing behind closed doors. Gyms will also be closed.
Weddings will be confined to 6 guests and only 10 people will be allowed to attend a funeral.
An eviction moratorium is to be reintroduced from midnight for the duration of the latest restrictions.
* Note it is unclear if Level 5 begins tomorrow December 31st or on January 1st, if someone has clearer information please bump this thread
Country moves to full Level 5 Covid-19 restrictions
The Taoiseach Micheál Martin has confirmed that the country will move to full Level 5 restrictions in an attempt to bring the latest surge in cases of Covid-19 under control.
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