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The entire country is likely to move to at least Level 4 restrictions next week, Continuing and Higher Education Minister Simon Harris has noted.
The Government will agree to more restrictions at the national level tomorrow to stop the spread of coronavirus infections after the National Public Health Emergency Team (Nphet) twice asked the State to move Level 5, the highest level in the plan. Living With Covid of the state.
Most of the counties are currently at Level 3, with three of the border counties – Donegal, Monaghan and Cavan, at Level 4.
But pointing to a likely move toward at least Level 4 restrictions, Harris said the Level 3 measure “has not worked in terms of getting the virus where it needs to go,” and the trajectory of the virus worries health officials.
This is what level 4 looks like:
Can I travel outside of my county?
You cannot leave your county other than work, education, and other essential purposes. At level 4, the advice is that only essential workers or other designated workers should go to work.
Can I have visitors to my home?
No. You are not allowed to have visitors to your home or garden below Level 4. Nor should social or family gatherings take place in other settings.
Are meetings organized indoors or outdoors, such as conferences, theater events, or other arts events allowed?
Organized meetings should not be held indoors. Outdoor meetings of up to 15 people can be held.
Museums, galleries and other cultural attractions are closed on level 4.
What about weddings?
Up to six guests can attend a wedding ceremony and reception.
Can mass still be celebrated?
Religious services will be held online, while places of worship will remain open for private prayer.
Does this mean that funerals cannot be held?
Funerals can still take place with a maximum of 25 mourners.
What about sports or games?
Non-contact outdoor training can take place, but only in groups of up to 15. In indoor terms, there should only be individual training. You cannot take exercise or dance classes.
Neither can matches or events be held. There is an exemption for professional and elite / inter-county / horse racing sports, with matches and events allowed behind closed doors.
Can gyms stay open?
No. Gyms, leisure centers and swimming pools close below level 4.
What about pubs and restaurants?
Bars, cafes and restaurants, including those in hotels, may offer takeout or home delivery. There should be no indoor dining room with outdoor dining limited to a maximum of 15 people.
In terms of wet pubs, you are limited to a maximum of 15 people outdoors.
Nightclubs, discos and casinos will be closed.
What about hotels and similar accommodations?
These may remain open only to existing guests and those for “essential non-social and non-tourist purposes.”
Are the points of sale and hairdressers / barbers open?
Retail stores and essential businesses that are primarily outdoors can only remain open and face covers should continue to be worn. All other personal and retail services are closed.
Will schools and daycare centers stay open?
Schools and nurseries will remain open with protective measures. In addition, adult and higher education primarily moves in line with adequate protective measures for essential on-site assistance.
Do the over 70s and medically vulnerable people have to take shelter?
People over 70 and medically vulnerable people must judge the extent to which they engage with others and in activities outside the home. Specific guidance should also be issued regarding these groups.
Can I visit a family member in a nursing home?
Visits to long-term residential care facilities are suspended at Level 4, in addition to “critical and compassionate circumstances”.
What about public transport?
Face shields must continue to be worn on public transportation. People should only use public transportation if they are essential workers or only for essential purposes. People are advised to walk or bike whenever possible. Public transportation capacity will be limited to 25 percent.
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