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The government has officially updated its online rules for a level 5 lockdown after a meeting with the medical director.
Taoiseach Micheal Martin, Tanaiste Leo Varadkar, and Green Party leader Eamon Ryan held talks with Dr. Tony Holohan this morning, where he outlined the NPHET case for a national shutdown.
Now the cabinet is expected to have a meeting to discuss the NPHET proposals.
If you accept the recommendation, this would represent a return to the strictest possible public health measures, similar to those seen in April and May.
And government regulations for Level 5 restrictions have been updated on its website for the first time since Sept. 23, ahead of an announcement expected later today.
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The rules for level five as they are are as follows:
Social and family gatherings
In your home or garden
Only in your own home, without visits.
Other environments outside your home or garden
Social or family gatherings should not take place in other settings.
Wedding
Up to six guests can attend a wedding ceremony and reception.
Organized indoor meetings
These are controlled environments with a designated event organizer, owner, or manager.
For example: business, training events, conferences, theater and cinema events, or other artistic events (excluding sport).
Organized meetings should not take place indoors.
Meetings organized outdoors
These are controlled environments with a designated event organizer, owner, or manager. For example: outdoor arts events, training events.
Organized gatherings should not be held outdoors.
Exercise and sporting events
Only individual training. There are no exercise or dance classes.
There will be no matches or events.
Closed gyms / leisure centers / swimming pools.
Religious services
The services will be performed online.
Places of worship remain open for private prayer.
Funeral
Up to 10 mourners can attend.
Museums, galleries and other cultural attractions
All places closed.
Online services available.
Bars, cafes and restaurants (including hotel restaurants and bars)
Food to go or only at home.
Wet pubs
Just take out or delivery.
Nightclubs, discos, casinos
Nightclubs, discos and casinos will be closed.
Hotels and accommodation
Open only for those with essential non-social and non-tourist purposes.
Retail and services (for example: hairdressers, beauticians, barbers)
Face covers must be worn.
Only essential retailers. All other closed retail and personal services.
Job
Work from home unless it is to work in health, welfare or other essential service and cannot be done from home.
Domestic travel restrictions
Stay at home.
Exercise within 5 kilometers of your home.
Schools, kindergartens and higher and adult education
Recommendations based on situation and evidence at the time.
Outdoor Playgrounds, Play Areas, and Parks
Open with protective measures in place.
Transport
Face covers must be worn.
Walk or bike whenever possible.
Public transport capacity will be limited to 25%.
Avoid public transportation: essential workers and essential purposes only.
Over 70 and medically vulnerable people
People over 70 and medically vulnerable people must judge the extent to which they interact with others and in activities outside the home. Specific guidance will be issued.
Visiting long-term residential care facilities (nursing homes and nursing homes)
Suspended, apart from critical and compassionate circumstances.
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