A number of counties along the border are set to move into risk level 4 of Covid-19 restrictions after Northern Ireland tightened restrictions this morning.

It has been announced that pubs will close in Northern Ireland in a bid to slow the spread of coronavirus, after a huge spike in cases in recent weeks. The school mid-term will be extended by one week and will now run from October 19 until October 30. As well as that, weddings and funerals will be limited to 25 people, while pubs and restaurants will be closed, except for takeaway services. 1,217 new confirmed cases of Covid-19 were announced in Northern Ireland this afternoon, the highest daily figure since the pandemic began. Today's news means that border counties such as Donegal, Cavan and Monaghan could become the first counties in the Republic to enter level four of the Government's National Framework for Living with Covid-19. The Cabinet is set to discuss the move this evening but what would it mean for the counties' residents when it comes to work, socialising and visiting family?

What is level 4?

Under level 4, people would not be allowed to invite visitors into their homes and only essential or designated workers would be allowed to travel for work. Pubs and restaurants would still be allowed to serve outdoors to a maximum of 15 people and only essential retail outlets would be open. You can find out more about level 4, such as information on weddings, funerals, transport and museums, here. READ NEXT: Outdoor seating Galway - 48 places that have it