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Medical Director Tony Holohan told the government that Level 5 restrictions will be needed after Christmas due to the increasing number of new Covid-19 cases.
r Holohan urged the government to take action to stop the spread of the disease when a new strain of the virus emerged in Britain.
The recommendation was given to Taoiseach Micheal Martin, Tanaiste Leo Varadkar, and Green Party leader Eamon Ryan at a meeting of the Cabinet Committee on Covid-19.
A senior government source said that Holohan said “level 5 restrictions will be needed sometime after Christmas.”
However, it is understood that the government is considering Level 3 restrictions with additional measures for next week.
Retail will remain open, but there will be restrictions on how many shoppers can be in stores.
Intercountry travel is expected to be banned after Dec. 26, while restaurants and gourmet pubs will need to close before the end of the year.
More to follow….
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