Latest news and measures on Coronavirus - Ireland

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New measures announced today...

Closing times for all licensed premises will move to midnight on Thursday, 18 November. All customers must have vacated the premises by that time.

Statutory requirement for Covid-19 passes (based on vaccination or recovery) will be extended to cinemas and theatres.

Everyone should revert to working from home unless it is necessary to attend the workplace in person.

Advice that comes into immediate effect is that household close contacts who are fully vaccinated and showing no symptoms should now restrict their movements until they have three negative antigen test results within five days.

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At a glance: Here are the updated Covid-19 restrictions

The Taoiseach has announced fresh restrictions as Covid-19 infection rates surge across the country.
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New measures announced today ... which look a lot like the state of play pre-October 22nd.

As this thread is for news updates, please discuss elsehwere - on a new thread, or for hospitality related discussion use this thread:

Will you go for a pint when restrictions are lifted?

The well educated among us know that you don't have to look to far to hear contrary viewpoints such as those expressed recently by the "uneducated" Professor McConkey and Dr De Gascun, never mind the recent article published in the Lancet which found that: "People who have two doses of vaccine...
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From the 7 December to the 9 of January, the following measures will kick in:
  • Household visits will be limited to three households visiting a fourth at any given time.
  • Indoor hospitality keeps the current midnight curfew, but no more than six per table and table service only with strict social distancing. Strict social distancing will be required in all bars and restaurants, including hotels. Multiple table bookings will also not be allowed.
  • There will also be a limit of 50% capacity for indoor cultural, entertainment, community and sporting events. Attendees must all be fully seated and masks must be worn at all times.
  • Nightclubs will be closed during this period.
  • Covid-19 vaccine cert will be required for hotels, bars, restaurants, gyms and leisure centres
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Taoiseach: Nightclubs to close next Tuesday, 50% capacity cap for indoor events and strict rules for hospitality

NPHET recommended limits on social mixing in the weeks ahead.
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odyssey06 said:
New measures announced today ... which look a lot like the state of play pre-October 22nd.

As this thread is for news updates, please discuss elsehwere - on a new thread, or for hospitality related discussion use this thread:

Will you go for a pint when restrictions are lifted?

The well educated among us know that you don't have to look to far to hear contrary viewpoints such as those expressed recently by the "uneducated" Professor McConkey and Dr De Gascun, never mind the recent article published in the Lancet which found that: "People who have two doses of vaccine...
www.askaboutmoney.com

From the 7 December to the 9 of January, the following measures will kick in:
  • Household visits will be limited to three households visiting a fourth at any given time.
  • Indoor hospitality keeps the current midnight curfew, but no more than six per table and table service only with strict social distancing. Strict social distancing will be required in all bars and restaurants, including hotels. Multiple table bookings will also not be allowed.
  • There will also be a limit of 50% capacity for indoor cultural, entertainment, community and sporting events. Attendees must all be fully seated and masks must be worn at all times.
  • Nightclubs will be closed during this period.
  • Covid-19 vaccine cert will be required for hotels, bars, restaurants, gyms and leisure centres
www.thejournal.ie

Taoiseach: Nightclubs to close next Tuesday, 50% capacity cap for indoor events and strict rules for hospitality

NPHET recommended limits on social mixing in the weeks ahead.
www.thejournal.ie www.thejournal.ie
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Inevitable unfortunately.

People need to understand that the solution to this is vaccines but also doing the right thing, with good health practices.

No doubt the vested interests will fill the media again, and let's call a spade a shovel here, this is exactly what was going to happen, because people really don't care about anything else except themselves.

What lays ahead is going to really test everything.
 
The following restrictions will be in place from Sunday until January 30th:
  • Restaurants and bars (excluding takeaways/delivery) must close at 8pm,
  • No indoor events after 8pm,
  • Earlier indoor events capped at 50% or 1,000 attendees,
  • Outdoor events capped at 50% or 5,000 attendees, whichever lower,
  • Wedding receptions capped at 100 attendees
Please discuss on this thread:

Will you go for a pint when restrictions are lifted?

The well educated among us know that you don't have to look to far to hear contrary viewpoints such as those expressed recently by the "uneducated" Professor McConkey and Dr De Gascun, never mind the recent article published in the Lancet which found that: "People who have two doses of vaccine...
www.askaboutmoney.com
 
Lets hope no one needs it but just in case...
PCR testing centres will continue to operate through Christmas Day and St Stephens’ Day, though there will be reduced capacity, according to Damien McCallion, the HSE lead for the HSE’s Vaccination Programme.
 
Copying this to the 'sticky' thread:

The Health Products Regulatory Authority (HPRA) today states that based on its advice, retailers are removing the Genrui SARS-CoV-2 Rapid Antigen Self-Test from sale on a voluntary basis pending further investigation. This follows receipt by the HPRA of over 550 reports in recent days from Irish consumers of false positive results associated with the use of this particular antigen self-test.
 
Landmark case count reached..

IRELAND HAS NOW recorded more than one million cases of Covid-19 since the start of the pandemic.
Public health officials confirmed an additional 23,909 cases of the virus in Ireland this evening, which brings us to 1,002,013 cases.
 
odyssey06 said:
Landmark case count reached..

IRELAND HAS NOW recorded more than one million cases of Covid-19 since the start of the pandemic.
Public health officials confirmed an additional 23,909 cases of the virus in Ireland this evening, which brings us to 1,002,013 cases.
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In reality its probably higher as the testing system has never stood up well when waves arrived.

It's a milestone hopefully the last one.
 
Changes to close contact and isolation rules from Friday:
  • The Government decision brings an end to the five day isolation period for fully vaccinated close contacts who do not have any Covid-19 symptoms. However, they will be advised to wear a medical or higher grade mask and to take regular antigen tests.
  • Close contacts who have not received a booster vaccine will have to restrict their movements for seven days.
  • Today's decision also means that anyone who has Covid-19 will now have to isolate for seven rather than ten days.
  • And there will no longer be a requirement to confirm an antigen test result with a PCR test for people aged four to 39 years. Minister for Health Stephen Donnelly has said the Health Service Executive website will be upgraded to enable people upload positive antigen tests and close contact details who would then be sent tests.
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Changes to close contact rules from Friday

The Cabinet has approved changes to the isolation periods for Covid-19, which will take effect from midnight tomorrow.
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From tomorrow HSE portal will be updated:

People will be able to directly upload their own positive antigen tests results and upload their close contacts through the online system.
Close contacts will then get contacted in the same way that happens through the PCR system.
Logging an antigen test on the portal does not qualify people for a recovery cert, a PCR test or a professional antigen test is required to receive the certificate.
 
MOST COVID-19 RESTRICTIONS, including curbs on hospitality and events, will be lifted from tomorrow morning, the Taoiseach has announced. In an address to the nation, Micheál Martin confirmed that the 8pm closure of hospitality and capacity limits at indoor and outdoor events will be lifted from 6am tomorrow.
He said that NPHET confirmed Ireland has “weathered the Omicron storm” and that “today is a good day”.
He reiterated that “vaccination is key” and said: “I want to be clear also that the pandemic isn’t over, it will still require all of us to be vigilant.”
  • Nightclubs have been given the green light to reopen and rules around social distancing will come to an end.
  • Covid-19 vaccination or recovery certs will no longer be required for indoor hospitality. A phased return to offices can also begin.
  • Guidance regarding household visits has also been removed. But mask-wearing, the use of the Digital Covid Cert for international travel and isolation rules for those who have Covid symptoms will remain in place.
  • Protective measures in place in primary and secondary schools will also remain in place.
  • People will still be required to wear face masks in settings such as shops and on public transport.
  • The lifted measures mean there will be no more six-person limit to a table in bars and restaurants. Bar service will also resume.
Please discuss hospitality \ pub changes on this thread:

Will you go for a pint when restrictions are lifted?

Can't wait until I can do that with mine... of course they'll have to sit there with a Coke as they'll be driving me home - for years!! We can walk to mine. :p
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joer said:
We have come a long way, since odyssey06, great work, posted on this forum on 24 March 2020. Little did we know how long this would last but here we are back to 'normal' , I hope.
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I think we should simply enjoy it now, and hopefully we will be able to deal with any problems more easily.
 
The number of people with Covid-19 in hospital is at the lowest level so far this year.
As of 8am, there were 649 patients with the virus being treated in hospital, down 58 on the same time yesterday.
It compares to a figure of 940 on this day two weeks ago and 836 last Saturday.
Today's number represents the lowest level since 619 on 30 December and is almost 40% down from the recent peak of 1,063 patients on 10 January.

There were 66 people with Covid-19 in intensive care units around the country at 11.30am, down three from yesterday.

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Health Minister approves fifth Covid-19 vaccine

The Minister for Health Stephen Donnelly has today accepted recommendations for the introduction of a new Covid-19 vaccine.
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Updates today:
Mask wearing to be advisory rather than mandatory from Monday February 28th in retail, education and transport settings. Appears to be still be mandatory in healthcare settings.

NPHET to be wound down, following recommendations by the Chief Medical Officer Dr Tony Holohan.

PCR testing changes recommended by CMO:
“Testing will no longer be needed for clinical or public health purposes for otherwise healthy younger people (<55 years) with symptoms,” it said, adding that the HSE “will support access to antigen testing for those in this group” as part of a transition period.
The letter also said that PCR testing will be recommended to symptomatic people who: have not had a booster dose and are aged 55 years and older; those deemed most at-risk and members of their households; carers; and pregnant women.

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CMO says PCR testing 'no longer needed' for most under 55s and suggests concluding NPHET

Dr Tony Holohan recommended change to the priority for PCR testing.
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Update on Vaccination programme and rollout of boosters.

NIAC has recommended:
  • A first mRNA booster vaccine for those aged 5-11 years who are immunocompromised
  • A second mRNA booster vaccine for those aged 50-64 years
  • A second mRNA booster vaccine for those aged 12-49 years who have an underlying medical condition or are residents of long-term care facilities
  • A second mRNA booster vaccine for pregnant women at 16 weeks or later who have not already received a booster vaccine in their current pregnancy
  • A second mRNA booster vaccine for healthcare workers
  • A third mRNA booster vaccine for those aged 65 years and older, and those aged 12-64 years who are immunocompromised
NIAC has also recommended that COVID-19 vaccines may be given at the same time as the seasonal flu vaccines.

Booster doses should be given four months after a previous COVID-19 vaccine dose or a previous COVID infection.

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Changes to COVID-19 vaccination programme accepted by Health Minister

The Department of Health and the HSE will now work to operationalise these updates.
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