DUBLIN: Ireland is going to have a biggest reopening since last November. The country gains freedom from today after five months of strict COVID-19 restrictions, as the government lifting further COVID-19 restrictions.
The vaccination program in the country is progressing well, resulting in fewer hospital admissions. The daily COVID-19 case numbers are also moderate in the State. These positive signs prompted the government to consider easing restrictions on most matters, including inter-county travelling and outdoor gatherings.
Changes from today:
Travel
● Inter-county travel for non-essential reasons are permitted
● The number of people allowed on public transport is increased to 50% of normal capacity
Social visits
● A maximum of three households can meet outdoors
● Up to six people from individual households can meet outdoor
● The limits do not apply to children aged 12 and under
● People who are fully vaccinated are allowed to meet indoors with other fully vaccinated people (a maximum of three households are permitted)
● Fully vaccinated people can meet indoors with unvaccinated people from a single household (a maximum of three households are permitted)
Outdoor gatherings
● Organised outdoor gatherings with a maximum of 15 people are allowed
● Outdoor training for adults in pods are allowed with a maximum attendance of 15 people
Retail
● Stores can have shopping by appointment as phased reopening of non-essential retail begins today
● Click-and-collect services are also permitted
● Outdoor retail sales are also allowed
Personal services
● Hairdressers, barbers and beauticians can reopen from today (appointment is required)
Cultural services
● Reopening ofgalleries, museums and other cultural attractions are allowed
● Libraries can also reopen but only for lending services. There will be no access to reader spaces or computers
Religious services, funerals and weddings
● Religious services can resume, with a limit of 50 people attending
● Up to 50 people are allowed to attend funeral services (no other related events are allowed)
● 50 guests are allowed to attend wedding services
● For receptions and other celebrations, up to six people will be allowed to attend indoors, and up to 15 outdoors
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