The advice is set out in a letter from Acting Chief Medical Officer Dr Ronan Glynn to Minister for Health Stephen Donnelly.These include the increasing number of cases being reported each day as well as increasing numbers of cases in vulnerable groups such as those living in direct provision.
The letter sets out that there have been 21 outbreaks in direct provision centres, involving 235 cases, with five of the outbreaks still open; 47 new cases and four new clusters have been notified in the past week in direct provision centres. NPHET said it was recommending a cautious but measured approach should be pursued and said the current public health measures should remain in place, with some adjustments.
NPHET said this is because alcohol can make people less aware of social distancing and hygiene behaviours; loud atmospheres can increase particles emitted and many pubs or bars are small with poor ventilation. It said there have been a number of examples internationally of outbreaks in bars. NPHET recommended the continuing of restrictions on the numbers allowed to attend mass gatherings. It said the limits of 50 people indoors and 200 people outdoors include organisers, participants and attendees. The advice states that people over 70 and those who are medically vulnerable should exercise judgement regarding the extent to which they engage with others and engage with activities outside the home and should adhere to public health guidelines.
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