Government to ease restrictions on a trial basis when spread is limited

[ad_1] The government aims to curb the spread of the coronavirus to the point that this allows it to ease the restrictions on a trial basis. However, it also plans to be able to reintroduce stringent measures quickly, before new infections increase substantially, if the virus shows signs of spreading again. The existing blockade period, … Read more

Government to expand follow-up as closure closes

[ad_1] A massive effort is underway to expand monitoring of Covid-19 cases so that restrictions on economic and social life can be eased early next month. Taoiseach Leo Varadkar announced on Friday an extension of the current two-week shutdown by another three weeks, until after the May holiday weekend, to further curb the spread of … Read more

Government to extend restrictions for at least two weeks

[ad_1] The government will announce on Friday an extension of Covid-19 restrictions on commercial and social life, but is expected to indicate that a partial lifting of the strict regime could occur next month if the infection rate continues to decline. The restrictions will remain in effect for at least the next two weeks, and … Read more