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Tánaiste Leo Varadkar has said that while international travel or returning home for Christmas is not prohibited, people are urged to avoid non-essential travel for the next month.
Speaking at a briefing on the reduced Covid-19 restrictions announced by Taoiseach Micheál Martin tonight, Transport Minister Eamon Ryan said the decision to travel home was an individual decision, adding that if people decide to travel, you must use common sense.
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As for testing, the Tánaiste cautioned that a negative test “doesn’t mean you don’t have Covid,” and said people should be careful after receiving test results, as false negatives are still a problem.
When asked about the updated guide on the use of face masks, Mr. Martin said that he does not anticipate going down the path of imposing fines on people who do not wear masks on busy streets, adding that people must “wear their common sense “regarding what is considered a busy street.
Speaking about the decision to keep the ‘wet bars’ closed, the Taoiseach said that the investigation into the sector suggested that reopening bars that do not serve food would lead to an increase in the number of cases.
Additional seasonal support will be provided through CRSS to qualifying businesses that will remain closed due to public health restrictions introduced by the Government to combat the effects of the Covid-19 pandemic.
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As of December 4, the reopening of restaurants, gastro-pubs and hotels will be allowed, in contrast to the recommendations made by the National Public Health Emergency Team (Nphet) in a letter to the Government before the new ones were decided. measurements.
Varadkar said that approximately 150,000 will return to work in the hospitality sector in the coming weeks, reiterating that companies will be entitled to an additional payment under the Covid Restrictions Plan (CRSS) to help them reopen.
No change was made to the allocation of spectators at elite and inter-county sporting events, and the Taoiseach said the issue of allowing fans to attend the finals in Ireland next month and that the events will take place was not considered. out behind closed doors. .
Martin added that the need to resume youth sports is a matter to be evaluated in January.
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