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Three counties are at risk of new restrictions after a surge in coronavirus cases.
Currently, all of Ireland is at level three of the government’s Living with Covid plan.
However, Donegal, Monaghan and Cavan are the border counties facing a possible move to Level Four in the coming days.
Tanaiste Leo Varadkar confirmed this morning that more restrictions will be considered in these areas and even suggested that a decision could be made today.
(Image: Colin Keegan, Collins Dublin)
As it stands, NPHET will meet Thursday to make an additional recommendation to the government.
According to the roadmap, only essential businesses and services will be open at Level Four. There can be no visitors to private homes and social gatherings will not be allowed.
However, there are no changes to the rules governing bars and restaurants with alcoholic beverages, where al fresco dining is still allowed for a maximum of 15 guests.
And according to the roadmap, schools must remain open, while current rules remain in place regarding domestic travel, where non-essential travel outside of your own county is not allowed.
Here is a complete list of Level Four measures according to the official Living with Covid plan:
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 6 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 art events, training events.
Meetings of up to 15 people can be held.
Exercise and sporting events
Training
Outdoors: Non-contact training can be done, but only in groups of up to 15.
Indoor: individual training only. You cannot take exercise or dance classes.
Matches and events
There will be no matches or events.
Exemption: Professional and elite / inter-county / horse racing sports may take place behind closed doors.
Gyms, leisure centers and swimming pools
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 25 mourners can attend.
Museums, galleries and other cultural attractions
All places closed.
Online services available.
Bars, cafes and restaurants (including hotel restaurants and bars)
Take away food or home delivery. No indoor dining room.
Outdoor dining limited to a maximum of 15 diners.
Wet pubs
Outdoor seating only, limited to a maximum of 15 people.
Nightclubs, discos and casinos
Nightclubs, discos and casinos will be closed.
Hotels and accommodation
Open but only to existing guests and those with essential non-social and non-tourist purposes.
Retail and services (for example: hairdressers, beauticians, barbers)
Face covers must be worn.
Retail stores and essential businesses that are primarily outdoors can only remain open. All other personal and retail services closed.
Job
Only essential workers or other designated workers should go to work.
Domestic travel restrictions
Stay in your county (or other defined geographic area) apart from essential work, education, and other essential purposes.
Schools, early education and child care services, adult and higher education
Schools and nurseries will remain open with protective measures.
In addition, adult and higher education primarily moves in line with adequate protective measures for essential on-site assistance.
Outdoor Playgrounds, Play Areas, and Parks
All remain 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 engage 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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