The Government has announced an easing of the Covid-19 restrictions ahead of Christmas, after six weeks at Level 5, the highest level in the framework for dealing with the virus. Speaking near the end of an uncertain month for many, Taoiseach Micheál Martin confirmed...
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Taoiseach urges people to stick with Level 5 restrictions
The Taoiseach has appealed to people to continue to adhere to Level 5 Covid-19 restrictions for the next three weeks. In a statement to mark the mid-point of the Level 5 restrictions, which were introduced on 22 October, Micheál Martin said data suggests that the...
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Keeping Children Entertained during Halloween
As Level 5 restrictions to prevent the further spread of Covid-19 will prevent typical Halloween Festivities, it may be time to come up with alternative ways to celebrate Halloween.
Risk of exposure to Covid-19 is 100 times higher than in June
The risk of someone being exposed to Covid-19 in Ireland is 100 times higher than it was in June. Public health officials are urging people to stay at home during Level 5 restrictions and to isolate or restrict their movements appropriately if they test positive for...
Some schools could be forced to close after sanitiser recalled due to possible health concerns
Some schools could be forced to close early today after one of the hand sanitisers currently in use in educational facilities was recalled due to possible public health concerns. Late last night, the Department of Agriculture issued a product recall for ViraPro hand...
People asked to stay at home as Level 5 restrictions begins
The highest level of public health measures restricting people's movements and social interactions came into effect at midnight. Under Level 5 measures, people are asked to stay at home and to exercise within 5km from home. Non-essential retail and personal services...
€500 on-the-spot fines for breaches of restrictions
People who breach the Government's Covid-19 restrictions can be issued with an on-the-spot fine of up to €500 under legislation to be passed in the coming days, the Cabinet has agreed. The legislation will pave the way for proportionate fines for those who hold house...
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