‘Eliminate contact with others now’: Irish PM confirms toughest Level 5 Covid restrictions after infections surge

The Republic of Ireland

The Republic of Ireland will be placed under its most severe Level 5 Covid-19 restrictions until January 31 amid rising numbers of coronavirus infections, Prime Minister Micheal Martin said on Wednesday.

The tougher measures will force the closure of pubs, gyms and non-essential retail, as well as imposing a ban on all household visits and a 5km limit on travel.

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