As you will be aware the government today announced a number of New Public Health Measures in relation to Covid 19.
The Cabinet also formally approved new public health measures, alongside existing measures, to apply until Sunday 19th April.
These include:
• Physical distancing restrictions remain in place;
• People should stay home as much as possible, work from home if they can, and only leave home to go to work if there is no alternative;
• only go to the shops for essential supplies, for medical or dental appointments, to care for others or to take physical exercise;
• social events or gatherings involving more than 4 people that have not already been cancelled should be cancelled;
• Non-essential indoor visits to other people’s homes should be avoided. Social gatherings of individuals outdoors should be no more than 4, unless from the same household.
• No unnecessary travel should take place within the country or overseas.
• Further details will be outlined by the CMO and NPHET teams.
Following today’s announcement, the Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport have compiled a list of useful links to support the maximum flow and exchange of important information in relation to COVID-19.
www.merrionstreet.ie – Provides the latest Government Announcements on Covid 19, including the Letter from CMO to Minister re COVID-19, 24th Mar 2020.
www.hse.ie – More than 60,000 applications were made to the HSE’s recruitment drive for staff to join the fight against Covid-19. This may be a useful message to spread amongst the sporting community who may have medical professionals amongst their ranks.
www.health.gov.ie – Provides all Department of Health information in relation to Covid-19.
www.dbei.gov.ie – Provides information on Government support for Businesses impacted by Covid-19.
www.education.ie – Information on the impact of Covid-19 in the education sector can be sourced here.
www.who.int – Up to date international Covid-19 information can be sourced from the World Health Organisation website.
www.garda.ie – The news section has links to the HSE guidelines and information on social distancing.
www.olympic.org – Latest statement issued in relation to postponement of Olympic and Paralympic Games Tokyo 2020.
