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The next seven days are “vital” if Dublin is to avoid further lockdown measures, the acting medical director said tonight.
Dr. Ronan Glynn urged people in the capital to reduce their close contacts after a worrying increase in COVID-19 in recent days.
The National Public Health Emergency Team confirmed 102 additional cases of the deadly virus tonight, with 56 in Dublin.
Dr Glynn said: “We are monitoring the number of cases nationwide with increasing concern, particularly in Limerick and Dublin.
“The next seven days are vital; everyone must reduce their contacts and assume that anyone they know can be a carrier of the virus.”
The nation’s top doctor also took to Twitter tonight to give advice on how to stop the spread of the disease.
He said: “The next 7 days are really important. In particular, the people of Dublin and Limerick must assume that # COVID-19 is circulating.
- Reduce your social contacts.
- Take a step back and keep your distance from others.
- Don’t let your guard down just because you know someone.
- Isolate and contact your GP if you have any worrisome symptoms. Do not go to work. Remember that a trial is free.
- Wash your hands regularly throughout the day.
- Wear a face cover
- Download the covidtracker app “.
The public has also been advised to begin planning the safe celebration of Halloween and Christmas.
Head of ESRI’s Behavioral Research Unit, Professor Pete Lunn, said: “Now is the time to plan for the upcoming winter months. Take control of your own environment by making sure your home is up to date and acting on public health advice.
“Get in the habit of going out, socializing and exercising safely and automatically distancing yourself physically from others. Adapt to responsible COVID behaviors inside and outside the home.
“Plan the milestones; such as Halloween, Christmas and New Year’s Eve within a COVID-19 environment. Be innovative in how you can safely celebrate with your loved ones.
“This year will bring additional challenges, so prioritize your mental and physical health, know how you will invest in them each week.
“Pick your close network of social visitors this winter and prioritize family members or friends who may be more isolated.”
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