BREAKING: Government expected to announce a nationwide move to level 3 this evening

Government officials are believed to have rejected NPHET's advice, opting against a nationwide move to level 5 in favour of a nationwide move to level 3 restrictions instead.

According to reports, all counties will be subject to level three guidelines which will incur the following restrictions:

• Only visitors from one other household
• No social or family gatherings
• No indoor gatherings - with the exception of weddings/funerals
• Maximum of 25 guests at weddings
• No matches/sporting events
• Restrictions on indoor dining at restaurants/cafes/pubs
• Only essential travel
• Religious services to continue online only - maximum of 25 allowed at funerals
• Museums/theatres/art/cultural centres closed
• Hotel services limited to residents only
• Gyms open for individual use only, no classes permitted
• Retail and beauty services to remain open.

Government is expected to announce the new measures at a press conference from government buildings this evening. More to follow.

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