Coronavirus: Republic of Ireland to move to highest restrictions

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Republic of Ireland to move to highest coronavirus restrictions

The Irish government is to move the country to the highest level of coronavirus restrictions, broadly similar to the spring lockdown.

Cabinet ministers have agreed to level five restrictions from midnight on Wednesday in a bid to combat the rise in cases.Under the rules, people will only be able to exercise within 5km of their home.What are the changes? People will be able to meet up outdoors with one other household away from their home for the likes of exercise, within the 5km limitBars and restaurants will only be able to provide a takeaway serviceIrish state broadcaster RTÉ understands that events, including GAA inter-county championships and horse racing, can take place

In a televised address on Monday evening, Taoiseach Mícheál Martin said the current restrictions had not been enough, and it had become clear further action was needed. "2020 has been a hard year and we are not through it yet; Families, individuals and front-line families have sacrificed so much," he said.On Monday, the Irish Department of Health reported no further coronavirus-related deaths, with the total remaining at 1,852.The number of confirmed cases of Covid-19 in hospitals has risen to 298 in the last 24 hours.

 

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