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Cork could hit Level 3 restrictions by next Thursday or Friday if the current increase in the county continues.
That’s according to the Covid advisor to the Irish College of GPs, who warned the county that it will see tougher measures if things don’t change.
Dr. Mary Favier said there is a “high possibility” that Rebel County will see an increase that would mean sports will be back behind closed doors, pubs and restaurants will only be able to provide outdoor seating, and weddings will be restricted to 25 people.
She told RTE: “It could be next Thursday or Friday.
“We can change what we are all doing, but if we don’t, I think there is a great possibility that we will join Donegal and Dublin at a level 3.”
Today, the county saw 36 new cases, a total of 190 cases have been confirmed here this week.
Yesterday, HSE, gardai and the councils issued a joint message in an attempt to get the public to react and be more careful as cases increase.
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The HSE spokeswoman said the city and county are now at a “critical juncture” with Michael Fitzgerald of the crisis management team, outlining their concerns in “some areas.”
He said: “The actions we take right now will dictate the spread of the virus in the coming weeks. The most important thing we can do is keep the distance between us, both by getting in touch with fewer people and by staying at least two meters away from others others if we must see them. “
The joint message from the HSE, the two Cork councils and the gardai, called on the public to continue to comply with all government councils and restrictions, and also to:
- Reduce the number of visitors to your own home
- Limit the number of people you meet outside of your home as much as possible.
- Keep avoiding the crowds. In particular, if you are socializing, be sure to keep a distance of two meters from others.
- Keep a central circle of people you will meet in the next few weeks.
- And, as always, stick to the safe practices we all know: keep your distance; wear a face cover when appropriate; Wash your hands and catch coughs and sneezes.
What would level 3 mean?
Under the new ‘Living with Covid’ plan, counties are tiered based on their situation.
Levels range from one (safe) to five (severe) and all but Dublin and Donegal are currently at Level 2.
The decision to put Cork on Level 3 would mean the following for the county.
- Schools and kindergarten are still open
- Work from home unless absolutely necessary to attend in person.
- Indoor pubs, restaurants, museums and cultural venues will all but close: Al fresco dining for up to 15 people and takeout are allowed, but as seen in Dublin, this was not a financially viable way for businesses to operate.
- Although this was not the case in Dublin, Level 3 rules state that “wet” pubs may be open with “additional restrictions”. It is likely to be similar to restaurants with outdoor seating for up to 15 people.
- Weddings restricted to 25 people
- Social gatherings limited to a home other than yours. Meetings are not allowed in other settings.
- People can meet outdoors in groups of up to 15 IF it is an organized event, such as a training or an arts event.
- Sports events for minors are canceled, games for seniors can continue and return behind closed doors.
- ALL teams can train, but in groups of up to 15 and must be non-contact for underage teams.
- Gyms and leisure centers may remain open, but only for individual workouts.
- Masses are canceled but churches can remain open for private prayer. The services will be online.
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