Thursday 16 September, 2021
Schools reopened their doors to pupils over the last couple of weeks – how have they been dealing with Covid cases?
From TheJournal.ie
Musicians and entertainers want the government to set a timeline for when live events can return.
Officials also said they would delay second shots of the Pfizer vaccine in order to speed up first shots.
Government officials and representatives from the hospitality industry had a “robust and engaging conversation”.
Minister Eamon Ryan said the return to offices will be “done on a staged basis”.
Unvaccinated staff, fear of public backlash and no counter service are among the reasons some pubs and restaurants aren’t reopening indoor areas.
Legal mandates covering the wearing of masks and working from home have been scrapped.
Opposition parties will also be briefed on the plans, which they have described as discriminatory.
The British Medical Association said the move could have ‘potentially devastating consequences’.
The plans allow for the reopening of indoor dining within NPHET’s guidance.
A range of coronavirus restrictions are due to be eased in England, possibly as soon as 19 July.
Boris Johnson will lead a Downing Street press conference updating his plans for ‘freedom day’ on 19 July.
From TheJournal.ie
Leo Varadkar said communions and confirmations are “off, unfortunately”.
From wasted food to cancelled bookings, an extension of restrictions could mean large losses for pubs and restaurants.
There’s been a focus this week on how the Delta variant could impact the reopening of indoor hospitality.
NPHET will next week issue advice to government on the planned 5 July reopening measures.
An interview with Micheál Martin aired on Virgin Media Television this evening.
The variant will account for 90% of cases in the European Union by the end of August, the agency predicts.
NPHET is due to advise the Government next Thursday on the epidemiological situation in Ireland.
HIQA has advised NPHET on the measures needed to allow large gatherings to happen safely.
It comes as British Prime Minister Boris Johnson was forced to delay reopening plans by four weeks.
This is the lowest number of people in receipt of the PUP since December.
The sun was shining as some opened their doors for the first time in 15 months.
Harris rejected criticism that the garda response in Dublin may have been over-reactionary.
Contact details of spectators at trial sport events will be kept for up to 28 days for contact tracing.
Pubs and restaurants can reopen to customers for outdoor services from today.
Bars across the country can reopen tomorrow to serve customers outdoors.
Covid guidelines must be adhered to as cinemas show a range of new releases and some older ones.
Indoor dining and leisure facilities at hotels are also permitted to reopen for guests.
The Rainbow Cup game on 11 June has been chosen as one of the test events allowing supporters to return.
The Government will gradually reopen the indoor hospitality and foreign travel sectors.
The government is expected to lay out plans for the next stage of easing restrictions this week.
Cabinet will meet on Friday this week.
Germany has been in some form of virus shutdown since November.
All tourism accommodation will also be able to reopen on 24 May.
A plan for the aviation sector will also be ready by the end of the month.
