Vital to avoid a phenomenal increase in Covid cases after restrictions are eased
The director of public health for the HSE north-west is expecting an increase in the number of covid cases in the local region if the further easing of restrictions goes ahead as planned next week. Dr. Anthony Breslin says that although an increase in the number of cases will…
Minister of State says it’s too early to say if restrictions will be further eased on July 7th
The government will wait until next week to decide if the next stage of lifting restrictions can go ahead on July 5th. Indoor service in bars and restaurants is due to resume from then, along with increased wedding attendance numbers. But there are growing concerns that could be delayed, due…
Cabinet due to decide on easing restrictions today
Cabinet Ministers are due to consider today whether to go ahead with the first phase of easing coronavirus restrictions. It’s expected they will approve the measures on advice from the National Public Health Emergency Team. From next Monday, May 18th, the first phase of easing Coronavirus restrictions is…
A decision on easing Covid-19 restrictions will be made today
A decision will be made later by the National Public Health Emergency Team on whether the country is ready to ease some Covid-19 restrictions from Monday. It’s meeting a day earlier than scheduled, to allow ministers time to consider the official guidance before signing off on the measures tomorrow.…
640 confirmed Covid-19 cases in North West
The Taoiseach will announce later whether any Covid-19 restrictions can be lifted from next Tuesday. The National Public Health Emergency Team meets this morning, and will issue advice to the government, which will then be discussed by Cabinet. The death toll from the virus has risen to 1,232,…