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Government to accept NPHET’s advice on mask-wearing

It looks as though government is set to accept NPHET’s advice to end mandatory mask-wearing in most settings. According to RTÉ News, Taoiseach Micheál Martin has confirmed that government will accept NPHET’s advice on mask-wearing. Their recommendation was to end mandatory mask-wearing in most settings, including retail sectors, hospitality, public transport, and schools. NPHET advised […]

3 years ago

8pm curfew expected to lift as Cabinet set to scrap most restrictions from tomorrow

What a whirlwind. With the appropriate amount of emoji subcategories and #BREAKING flourishes, it’s been confirmed that the Cabinet has given the go ahead to scrap the majority of restrictions from tomorrow (22nd). Following NPHET’s recommendation to ease the majority of public health measures currently in place, the results of today’s Cabinet meeting are as […]

3 years ago

Irish Twitter reacts to NPHET’s latest advice

The torch bearers of Irish Twitter have had almost two years to come up with the perfect hot take in response to The Reopening Of Everything, and they haven’t disappointed. From calls for the return of the Irish Rail snack trolley to requests that we all officially return to the age we were in March […]

3 years ago

Everything we know so far about the lifting of current restrictions

Yesterday evening, the news began to break that NPHET had given the go ahead for an easing of the majority of restrictions currently in place. A letter from the Chief Medical Officer regarding NPHET’s recommendations was sent to Government yesterday evening, according to RTÉ. The Cabinet will now meet today to consider NPHET’s recommendations, and […]

3 years ago

NPHET expected to recommend easing of restrictions

It’s the glimmer of hope we as a nation need right now. NPHET are scheduled to meet this Thursday to discuss current restrictions, including the 8pm curfew for hospitality. It is believed that they will make a range of recommendations for the easing of these restrictions, according to RTÉ. Early indications suggest that a new […]

3 years ago

NPHET to consider lifting restrictions on hospitality as early as this week

This Monday just got a bit less bluer. As the latest wave of Covid cases has appeared to reach its peak, NPHET is set to meet this week to discuss easing current restrictions on hospitality, as well as working from home. According to our friends at JOE, the Government is set to ask Chief Medical […]

3 years ago