Covid-19: Full Level 5 restrictions from midnight until 31 January at least
According to rte The Cabinet has agreed to move the country to Level 5 restrictions from midnight until 31 January, at least.
Level 5 is the highest level under the Government’s medium-term Covid plan.
In an address to the nation, Taoiseach Micheál Martin outlined what the new restrictions mean.
The reopening of schools after the Christmas break will be delayed until 11 January.
However, childcare facilities and crècheswill remain open.
Outdoor playgrounds and play areas will remain open with protective measures.
People will only be able to exercise within five kilometres of their home.
People will be allowed to travel outside their five kilometres for work, education or other essential purposes.
People should work from home unless providing an essential service. A list of essential services can be found here.
All household visits are prohibited, including social visits to gardens, except for essential family reasons or those in your support bubble.
People will be permitted to meet up and exercise with residents from one other household in an outdoor setting.
Taoiseach Micheál Martin says schools will open on 11 January, saying, "public health has been consistent in saying that schools are safe places for our children." pic.twitter.com/2GRmJVsN7M
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