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.
