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The National Public Health Emergency Team (Nphet) recommended that the country move to Level 5 of restrictions of the Government’s strategy to Live with Covid-19 for a period of six weeks.
Cavan, Monaghan and Donegal are currently under Level 4 restrictions amid ongoing concern over the infection rate. The rest of the country is below Level 3, although home visits were also restricted to essential circumstances this week.
Earlier this month, the government rejected a recommendation from Nphet that the country move to Level 5.
Here’s what the Level 5 restrictions would imply:
Can I travel outside of my county?
No. At level 5, you will be asked to stay home, with the exception that you can exercise within three miles of your home.
The council states that you must work from home unless you work in health, welfare or other essential services that cannot be done from home.
Can I have visitors to my home?
No. There should be no visitors in your home or garden.
Could I meet family or friends outside my home, in a park?
No. Social or family gatherings shouldn’t take place in other settings either.
Does this mean that the weddings are canceled?
Weddings can still continue, with up to six guests authorized to attend the wedding ceremony and reception.
Are meetings organized indoors or outdoors, such as conferences, theater events, or other arts events allowed?
Organized events cannot be held indoors or outdoors below Level 5. Museums, galleries, and other cultural attractions are closed.
Parks and outdoor play areas can remain open with protective measures in place.
Will schools close?
The Government’s plan says that recommendations for schools, nurseries, higher and adult education below Level 5 will be based on the “situation and evidence at the time.”
Is all sport canceled?
You can only do individual training. On level 5 there are no games or events as long as gyms, leisure centers and swimming pools are closed.
What about pubs and restaurants?
Wet bars, cafes, restaurants and pubs can only offer takeout or home delivery. Nightclubs, discos and casinos will be closed.
Are points of sale, hairdressers / barbers allowed to remain open?
Only essential retailers are allowed to remain open and face covers should continue to be worn. All other personal and retail services are closed.
What about mass and funerals?
Religious services will be held online while places of worship will remain open for private prayer. Up to 10 mourners can attend a funeral.
Can hotels and similar accommodation remain open?
They are open only to those with “essential non-social and non-tourist purposes”.
Do the over 70s and medically vulnerable people have to take shelter?
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 should also be issued regarding these groups.
Can I visit a family member in a nursing home?
Visits to long-term residential care centers continue to be suspended at Level 5, in addition to “critical and compassionate circumstances.”
What about public transport?
Face shields must continue to be worn on public transportation. People should only use public transportation if they are essential workers or only for essential purposes. People are advised to walk or bike whenever possible. Public transportation capacity will be limited to 25 percent.
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