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AFTER THE GOVERNMENT revealed the three-part relaxation of the Covid-19 restrictions last night, how should we plan our Christmas at Level 3?
Beginning Friday, December 18, homes can be mixed with two other homes in the interior, and inter-county travel is allowed until January 6.
That means that during those 20 days, people can visit their relatives at Christmas.
The Irish government has emphasized that home visits will be a personal choice for people to make: which means that people will have the flexibility to see their families during the holiday season, but will have to take precautions in the weeks leading up to it.
Minister of Higher Education Simon Harris told reporters yesterday that the new restriction list was “not a to-do list” and we did not “waste” progress over the Christmas period.
“This cannot and will not be the kind of Christmas we are used to, but it will be a very special moment in which we can all enjoy a respite from the difficulties of 2020 and, in particular, the last six weeks”, Taoiseach Micheál Martin said.
Here are the government’s tips on how to have a “safe and meaningful” Christmas day in the midst of a pandemic:
It may seem obvious, but plan ahead. The Government recommends that you plan who you will see on Christmas Day and that you limit your contacts before the date to reduce the risk to you and your family.
ORn Christmas dayTry to encourage everyone to use hand sanitizer or wash their hands when they get to theirs, or wash their hands when they first arrive at someone else’s home.
When cooking in the kitchen, the government’s advice is to wear a mask when cooking and serving food, and to limit the number of people in the kitchen.
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Unfortunately, you’re going to have to limit physical contact with other people. For example:
- Trying to avoid hugs, kisses, and handshakes
- Don’t share items like china and glassware
- Avoid sharing buffet-style meals and settings.
A little extra space at the dinner table it is also a bit safer and perhaps a bit more comfortable for people. The advice is that people from the same households should sit together at the table.
Fresh air It is also very useful: try to keep your house well ventilated where people gather and keep windows and doors open whenever possible. If possible, go for a walk or spend some time outside instead of indoors.
You can read more information here.
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