Ireland Begins 6-Week Soft Lockdown

Ireland's government announced Level 5 restrictions across the State for (6) weeks beginning October 21, 2020, through December 1st, in a bid to curtail the spread of the SARS-CoV-2 virus, reported The Irish Times.

As part of the new restrictions, the public will be asked to stay within 5km of their home. There are some exceptions for travel such as medical reasons and essential work.

The Taoiseach (Prime Minister) Micheál Martin stated in a video that schools and childcare services are to remain open during the 6-week restrictions, adding that they "could not become another victim of the disease."