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The National Public Health Emergencies Team (NPHET) met Thursday to decide its advice to the government on restrictions for Dublin to limit the spread of the coronavirus.
Cabinet will consider his advice on Friday ahead of an expected significant tightening of restrictions in the capital. Starting at midnight on Friday, Dublin is expected to move from Tier 2 to Tier 3 in the government’s five-tier structure to manage the pandemic that became known. on Tuesday.
Here’s what Tier 3 would mean for the county:
Can I travel outside of Dublin?
People should not leave or enter the county unless it is for work, education, or other essential purposes.
Can I have social or family gatherings?
Visitors from another household are allowed only in your home or garden. Social or family gatherings should not take place in other settings.
What about weddings?
Up to 25 people can attend a wedding ceremony and reception.
My wedding is this weekend, will I have to reduce the number of attendees now?
No, it is understood that weddings organized for this weekend may continue as planned, and the new restriction will only take effect on Monday.
I live in Dublin and I am planning a wedding in County Wexford. Can I still attend?
No, if the wedding is in Dublin, you could attend, but since it is outside the county, you should not travel with the councils.
What about mass and funerals?
Religious services move online on Level 3, while places of worship remain open for private prayer. Up to 25 mourners can attend funerals.
Can organized meetings like conferences or events take place in theaters / cinemas?
Organized meetings should not take place indoors. However, organized outdoor gatherings of up to 15 people can be held.
Museums, galleries and other cultural attractions close on level 3, while libraries will be available for electronic services and for calls and charges. Outdoor playgrounds, play areas, and parks will remain open.
And the sport?
Non-contact outdoor training is allowed only in groups of up to 15 people with an exemption for professional / elite / inter-county sports / senior club championships.
In terms of indoor training, only individual workouts can be done. Exercise or dance classes cannot be held indoors.
Can matches happen outside?
No matches or events are allowed. Again, there is an exemption for professional, elite, inter-county, club or horse racing races that can take place behind closed doors.
My son has a soccer game this weekend, is it likely to be canceled now?
Yes, that will probably be canceled. However, as described, a non-contact outdoor workout can be done in groups of up to 15 people.
Will they have to close the gyms now?
Gyms, leisure centers and swimming pools can remain open as long as they have the necessary protection measures and only for individual training.
Are pubs and restaurants going to have to close?
The government has already said that Dublin’s wet pubs will not open with the rest of the country on September 21.
Generally, under Level 3 measures, wet pubs can remain open with additional restrictions. Bars, cafes and restaurants must implement additional restrictions for eating indoors.
However, on Thursday night, NPHET recommended that food-serving pubs and restaurants be only open in Dublin if they have open-air dining rooms or for takeout services.
I plan to go to a restaurant after work with a friend today. [Friday]Can I still go?
The new restrictions, if approved by the Cabinet, are likely to be introduced starting at midnight on Friday, which would mean that yes, you could go to a restaurant or pub serving food today.
What about hotels and similar accommodations?
They may remain open, but services will be limited to residents.
Is the advice to keep working from home?
Yes, under Tier 3, the government’s advice is to “work from home unless you absolutely must attend in person.”
Will schools and daycare centers stay open?
Schools and daycare centers remain open on Level 3 with protective measures in place. In addition, adult and higher education should “intensify all appropriate protective measures and limit the congregation as much as possible.”
But what does that really mean for tertiary education?
Government sources have indicated that third-tier universities in Dublin may be required to move as much tuition as possible online.
Today, most tertiary institutions are preparing for a combination of online and in-person tuition, and students typically spend at least one day on campus each week. However, sources indicated that only essential campus-based activities can now take place in Dublin.
Do those over 70 or medically vulnerable people have to take refuge?
People aged 70 and over and medically vulnerable people are advised to “exercise their judgment” regarding the degree to which they interact with others and in activities outside the home.
An Taoiseach Department has said that “specific guidance” will also be provided.
Can I visit a family member in a nursing home?
Visits to long-term residential care facilities are suspended at Level 3, in addition to “critical and compassionate circumstances”.
What about public transport?
Face shields must continue to be worn on public transportation. People are advised to walk or bike whenever possible. Public transportation capacity will be limited to 50 percent.
Where does this leave retail and hairdressers / barbers?
Again, face shields should continue to be worn when entering retail outlets, shopping malls, etc. They, along with hairdressers, barbers and estheticians can remain open as long as the necessary protective measures are taken.
When will we know if the government is placing Dublin on level 3?
Taoiseach Micheál Martin and Tánaiste Leo Varadkar are likely to make an announcement on Friday after a Cabinet meeting.
What must happen for Dublin to return to level 2 like the rest of the country?
The government has said that the lower levels of the framework will be activated when there is a low incidence of the disease, with isolated outbreaks and low community transmission. The higher levels will be used to deal with higher incidences of the disease.
What is Dublin’s incidence rate right now?
The rate per 100,000 residents of the county is now 114.2. This compares with a figure of 59.1 for Ireland as a whole.
Five of the eight HSE areas in the county have an incidence rate of more than 100, and Dublin North West has the highest rate at 173.4.
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