Covid-19 Stormont briefing hears relaxation of blockade will be ‘cautious and gradual’

[ad_1] The reduction of the Covid-19 blockade will be “cautious and gradual,” as the public was warned today, “please do not take matters into your own hands.” Deputy Prime Minister Michelle O’Neill spoke as she and Prime Minister Arlene Foster confirmed that the Executive has met to discuss how closure guidelines may be altered in … Read more

Ireland Extends Covid-19 Blockade To May 18 Before Gradual Departure | World News

[ad_1] Ireland has extended its blockade for another two weeks until May 18, when it will introduce a five-stage phased exit over three months. The country’s closure regime has been much stricter than that of the UK, but Friday night’s announcement provides a clear and detailed map of the closure for schools, shops, businesses and … Read more

The gradual lifting of the Covid-19 restrictions will begin on May 18

[ad_1] Two more weeks of closure will be followed by a gradual lifting of restrictions on Irish life starting on May 18, Taoiseach Leo Varadkar announced Friday night. Speaking in government buildings in a live televised speech, Varadkar warned that starting the opening of the country too soon could result in “getting back to square … Read more