Covid-19 364 new cases of coronavirus, no new deaths in Ireland ; NPHET recommends Level 5 restrictions for entire country
It is confirmed that there is no futher deaths related to Covid-19 in Ireland. But there is a further 364 cases of Covid-19, bringing the total number of cases in Ireland to 38,032.
The number of people died from Coronavirus now stands at 1,810.
NPHET has recommended the highest level of restrictions for the entire country, Level 5, in a letter sent to Government tonight.
It is expected that the three party leaders in Government will seek a meeting with the CMO tomorrow to discuss the letter.
A lengthy NPHET meeting held to discuss the deteriorating Covid-19 situation took place this evening.
It was chaired by Chief Medical Officer Dr Tony Holohan.
After NPHET, the matter would then have to be considered by the Covid-19 oversight group, the Cabinet Sub-Committee and the full Cabinet which is currently scheduled to meet on Tuesday.
Sources
https://www.rte.ie/news/2020/1004/1169272-coronarvirus-ireland/
According to https://www.gov.ie/en/publication/2dc71-level-5/
At Level 5, the public health risk means that you will be asked to stay at home, except to exercise within 5 kilometres of your home. There will be no gatherings other than small numbers at funerals and weddings.
Social and family gatherings
In your home or garden
Own household only – no visitors.
Other settings outside your home or garden
No social or family gatherings should take place in other settings.
Weddings
Up to 6 guests can attend a wedding ceremony and reception.
Organised indoor gatherings
These are controlled environments with a named event organiser, owner or manager.
For example: business, training events, conferences, events in theatres and cinemas or other arts events (excluding sport).
No organised indoor gatherings should take place.
Organised outdoor gatherings
These are controlled environments with a named event organiser, owner or manager. For example: outdoor Arts events, training events.
No organised outdoor gatherings should take place.
Exercise and sporting events
Training
Individual training only. No exercise or dance classes.
Matches and events
No matches or events to take place.
Gyms, leisure centres and swimming pools
Gyms/leisure centres/swimming pools closed.
Religious services
Services will be held online.
Places of worship remain open for private prayer.
Funerals
Up to 10 mourners can attend.
Museums, galleries and other cultural attractions
All venues closed.
Online services available.
Bars, cafes and restaurants (including hotel restaurants and bars)
Take away food or delivery only.
Wet pubs
Take away or delivery only.
Nightclubs, discos, casinos
Nightclubs, discos and casinos will remain closed.
Hotels and accommodation
Open only for those with essential non-social and non-tourist purposes.
Retail and services (for example: hairdressers, beauticians, barbers)
Essential retail only. All other retail and personal services closed.
Work
Work from home unless it is for working in health, social care or other essential service and cannot be done from home.
Domestic travel restrictions
Stay at home.
Exercise within 5 kilometres of home.
Schools, creches and higher and adult education
Open with protective measures in place.
Outdoor playgrounds, play areas and parks
Open with protective measures in place.
Transport
Walk or cycle where possible.
Public transport capacity will be restricted to 25%.
Avoid public transport – essential workers and essential purposes only.
Over 70 and medically vulnerable individuals
Those aged over 70 years and over and the medically vulnerable should exercise judgement regarding the extent to which they engage with outhers and in activities outside home. Specific guidance will be issued.
Visiting long-term residential care facilities (nursing and care homes)
Suspended, aside from critical and compassionate circumstances.
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