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He said Nphet concluded that the epidemiological situation had deteriorated and was now "uncertain and precarious", and cautioned against the reopening as first outlined.Īntigen testing will, Taoiseach Micheál Martin and Tánaiste Leo Varadkar said, play a bigger role in reopening across the winter. "In this regard, compliance with basic public health measures by the general public and across sectors will be critical." “The Nphet cautions that the re-imposition of public health restrictive measures may be warranted should the application of the above measures not have sufficient effect on the profile of disease,” Dr Holohan wrote. He said the key to avoiding this would be public buy-in and continued vaccination. While those in Government felt the Nphet advice gave them some wiggle room, Chief Medical Officer Dr Tony Holohan did warn that restrictions could be reintroduced if the viral profile deteriorates. It is hoped that a byproduct of this rule is increased vaccine take-up among younger people. Masks are expected to be worn when not drinking, eating, or dancing, and Covid certs will be required for entry.
This was somewhat contradicted by his later comments that clubbers will be "offered drinks at their table". However, he said "what traditionally happens at a nightclub will happen". The biggest "anomaly" is in the rules around nightclubs, something which the Taoiseach accepts. How will it work in nightclubs? Can I dance? Nphet has told the Government these measures should remain in place until February. This will involve Covid-19 passes, contact tracing data collection, and wearing of face masks, except when eating, drinking, and dancing. Specific sectoral guidance will be developed for nightclubs setting out appropriate protective measures. This means Covid passports will continue to be required for indoor hospitality and events continued social distancing and wearing of face masks and table service only in hospitality settings (maximum of 10 adults per table, and maximum 15 when children are included).įor indoor live music, drama, live entertainment, and sporting events, the audience should be fully seated, though standing is permitted at your seat.
With an eye on the rising case, hospitalisation, and intensive care unit admission numbers, the Government has attempted to strike a balance between reopening and ensuring the virus stays somewhat controlled. That means, from this weekend, sports stadiums can be full, nightclubs can reopen, and restrictions on wedding guest numbers will lift. Essentially, the Government has decided that the plan laid out in August, which envisaged the reopening of the last aspects of the hospitality, entertainment, and night-time economy sectors will go ahead.