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Higher Education Minister Simon Harris has said the government will act to introduce new Covid-19 restrictions on Monday, saying “decisive” and “national” action will be taken.
Mr. Harris said the current Level 3 restrictions “have not worked in terms of getting the virus where it needs to go” and that the Government needed to balance the restrictions with “what the people can bear or hold.
With the Level 4 or 5 restrictions set to face the country tomorrow, here are the differences between the levels.
Summary
At level 4, the priority is to keep schools and child care services open, while protecting people. Visitors to private homes or social gatherings are not allowed, while only businesses and services deemed essential will be open.
At level 5, the public health risk means that people will be asked to stay home, except to exercise within five kilometers of their home. There will be no more gatherings than small amounts at funerals and weddings.
Meetings – differences
Funerals: at level 4 can be cared for by up to 25 mourners while on level 5 they can be cared for by up to 10 mourners.
Meetings organized outdoors: on level 4 Events such as outdoor arts events and training events with a designated organizer, owner, or manager can take place with up to 15 people. At level 5 they should no longer take place.
Meetings – similarities
Meetings in a house or garden: on levels 4 and 5 visits are not allowed. Nor should social or family gatherings take place in other settings.
Weddings: on both levels 4 and 5 ceremonies and receptions can be attended by up to 6 guests. Guests cannot leave their county to attend a wedding below Level 4. It is unclear if they can travel more than three miles to attend a wedding below Level 5.
Religious services: on levels 4 and 5 services must be moved online and places of worship must remain open for private prayer.
Organized indoor meetings: on levels 4 and 5 events in theaters, cinemas, arts events, business events, training events or conferences should not take place.
Daily life – differences
Domestic travel: at level 4 There are restrictions as people are required to remain in their county in addition to work, education and other essential purposes. At level 5 There are stricter restrictions, as people are asked to stay home and exercise within five kilometers of their homes.
Schools and child care services: at level 4 they will remain open with protective measures. Higher and adult education: at level 4 Institutions such as universities must move primarily in line with adequate protection measures for essential on-site assistance. At level 5 all will be subject to “recommendations based on the situation and the evidence at the time.”
Work from home: at level 4 Work from home should be done, and only essential workers or other “designated” workers attend in person. At level 5 only those who work in health, social welfare or other essential services can attend work in person.
Daily life – similarities
Public transport: on levels 4 and 5 Face covers must be used, capacity will be limited to 25 percent, and service must be used for essential workers and purposes only.
Those over 70 and medically vulnerable: both at level 4 and 5 they must “exercise judgment” regarding the extent to which they interact with others and in activities outside the home, with specific guidance provided.
Nursing and nursing home visits: at levels 4 and 5 visits are suspended apart from “critical and compassionate circumstances”.
Companies and services: differences
Bars, cafes, restaurants and wet pubs: on level 4 they can remain open for al fresco dining with a maximum of 15 people and take out only. At level 5 They can be opened to carry or deliver only.
Hotels and accommodation: Level 4 they may remain open only for existing guests and for those with essential non-social and non-tourist purposes. At level 5 they can remain open only for those with essential non-social and non-tourist purposes.
Trade and essential business: at level 4 those that are primarily outdoors can only stay open. All other personal and retail services will be closed. At level 5 Only essential retailers can stay open with the use of face covers. All other personal and retail services will be closed.
Companies and services: similarities
Museums, galleries and other cultural attractions: on levels 4 and 5 all must be closed.
Nightclubs, discos and casinos: on levels 4 and 5 will remain closed.
Sports – differences
Non-contact outdoor training: at level 4 training can take place in groups of up to 15. Indoor training: at level 4 training can only be done by individuals, without exercise or dance classes. At level 5 both indoor and outdoor training can be done for individuals only.
Matches and events: at level 4 most cannot take place, with exemptions for professional, elite, cross-country and horse races taking place behind closed doors. At level 5 no matches or events can be held, no exceptions.
Sports – similarities
Gyms, leisure centers and swimming pools: on levels 4 and 5 will be closed.
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