# restrictions - Monday 2 May, 2022
# Travel Restrictions
# Travel Restrictions
The country imposed some of the toughest border restrictions in early 2020.
# restrictions - Friday 15 April, 2022
# China
# China
The government reported 29,411 new cases yesterday.
# restrictions - Saturday 9 April, 2022
# Shanghai
# Shanghai
Large swathes of the city, with a population of 26 million, have been under lockdown since March 28.
# restrictions - Wednesday 23 March, 2022
# Coronavirus
# Coronavirus
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern made the announcement today.
# restrictions - Sunday 20 March, 2022
# Covid-19
# Covid-19
There are currently around 1,100 people in hospital with Covid, with some 50 people in ICU.
# restrictions - Monday 28 February, 2022
# Restrictions
# Restrictions
People will still be advised to wear masks on public transport and in healthcare settings.
# restrictions - Tuesday 22 February, 2022
# Masks
# Masks
Updated guidance will be issued for early learning and childcare providers on preventing the spread of infection.
# restrictions - Wednesday 16 February, 2022
# Restrictions
# Restrictions
The decision coincided with moves by neighbouring Austria and Switzerland.
# restrictions - Friday 11 February, 2022
# Canada
# Canada
The stand-off has entered its fifth day.
# restrictions - Thursday 10 February, 2022
# The North
# The North
The North’s Health Minister sought guidance following the resignation of first minister Paul Givan last week.
# restrictions - Wednesday 9 February, 2022
# Living With Covid
# Living With Covid
He said the legal requirement to self-isolate for positive cases of Covid-19 is expected to end later this month.
# restrictions - Thursday 3 February, 2022
# Coronavirus
# Coronavirus
This comes as a growing number of European nations lift almost all Covid-19 restrictions .
# restrictions - Tuesday 1 February, 2022
# Covid-19
# Covid-19
The country’s health authority “recommends” that those who test positive for the virus should isolate for four days.
# restrictions - Friday 28 January, 2022
# restrictions - Monday 24 January, 2022
# Restrictions
# Restrictions
UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson is facing fresh allegations of breaking coronavirus rules.
# restrictions - Sunday 23 January, 2022
# Omicron
# Omicron
Jacinda Ardern had been planning to get married next weekend but the celebration has been postponed.
# restrictions - Saturday 22 January, 2022
# Covid-19
# Covid-19
The majority of Covid-19 restrictions lifted at 6am on Saturday.
# Your Say
# Your Say
The vast majority of Covid measures lifted at 6am today.
# restrictions - Friday 21 January, 2022
# Opening Up
# Opening Up
Most measures will be lifted tomorrow. Experts say there are good reasons for this.
# restrictions - Thursday 20 January, 2022
# The North
# The North
They include ending the legal requirement for Covid certification to enter some hospitality venues and the reopening of nightclubs.
# restrictions - Wednesday 19 January, 2022
# Measures
# Measures
The National Public Health Emergency Team is due to issue its latest guidance to government tomorrow.
# restrictions - Friday 14 January, 2022
# Coronavirus
# Coronavirus
Reports suggest senior official Sue Gray could censure PM following inquiry.
# restrictions - Wednesday 5 January, 2022
# Fans
From The42
# Fans
The union is hoping to see the 5,000 limit lifted in time for the clash with Wales next month.
# Restrictions
From The42
# Restrictions
The Exeter director of rugby believes it is important that the national bodies explore ways to still bring in revenue from this year’s competition.
# restrictions - Tuesday 4 January, 2022
# Exemptions
From The42
# Exemptions
Work is underway to ensure travel exemptions will apply for participating clubs.
# restrictions - Tuesday 28 December, 2021
# Omicron
# Omicron
To hold back the tide, European nations brought back curbs with painful economic and social consequences.
# restrictions - Wednesday 22 December, 2021
# Omicron
The Taoiseach's comments come as UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson rules out any further restrictions for Christmas. President Higgins has this morning signed into law a bill extending the Government's Covid-19 emergency powers into the new year. Stormont ministers are due to meet today to discuss fresh restrictions for Northern Ireland. Meanwhile, finance minister Paschal Donohoe said he has "the ability" to extend some business supports until April if needed.
# restrictions - Tuesday 21 December, 2021
# Celtic Park
From The42
# Celtic Park
Restrictions are being introduced on sports events in Scotland from St Stephen’s Day.
# restrictions - Monday 20 December, 2021
# Lockdowns
# Lockdowns
EU chief Ursula von der Leyen has warned that Omicron could be the dominant Covid-19 variant in Europe by mid-January.
# restrictions - Friday 17 December, 2021
# Reaction
# Reaction
The restrictions are set to be in place until 30 January.
# Omicron
Pubs and restaurants will have to close at 8pm from Monday until 30 January The number of people attending sporting and live events will be capped at 50% capacity A maximum of 100 people can attend wedding receptions, which must end at midnight
# Restrictions
From The42
# Restrictions
Munster have confirmed that tickets sold on general sale for their St Stephen’s Day game against Leinster will now be declared void.
# Indoor Events
# Indoor Events
Taoiseach Micheál Martin announced a number of new Covid restrictions this evening.
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NPHET recommended that pubs and restaurants be shut from 5pm. Numerous government TDs and senators expressed anger at the recommendation. The Taoiseach announced new restrictions, including an 8pm closing time, in an address to the nation.
# restrictions - Tuesday 14 December, 2021
# Omicron
# Omicron
The meeting this evening takes place prior to NPHET’s meeting on Thursday.
# restrictions - Thursday 9 December, 2021
# Covid-19
# Covid-19
Adam Hallissey argues that young people have paid the heaviest price in the pandemic.
# restrictions - Wednesday 8 December, 2021
# Plan B
# Plan B
Boris Johnson said it’s clear the new strain is ‘growing much faster’ than Delta.
# restrictions - Tuesday 7 December, 2021
# Restrictions
# Restrictions
A number of restrictions announced last week are in place from now until 9 January.
# restrictions - Monday 6 December, 2021
# Covid Latest
The top PUP rate of €350 is available to those earning €400 or more per week. Hospitality and events representatives are meeting with the Tánaiste and the Culture Minister. The number of Covid-19 cases in Ireland jumped by 10% in the last two weeks of November.
# restrictions - Sunday 5 December, 2021
# Restrictions
# Restrictions
The government agreed a number of new measures on hospitality and household visits on Friday.
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