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Stay at home to save lives: Here are the new measures to combat the spread of COVID-19

Ireland is at Level 5. We must reduce the rate of transmission.

COVID-19 infection rates are at an all-time high across all age groups, including the most vulnerable. We must act now to protect our loved ones as well as the health service and front line staff.

Schools will remain closed until 1st February. Provision will be made for special education.
Childcare services will remain closed except for services for vulnerable children and children of essential workers.
Construction will close except for health related and social housing projects, repair and maintenance of critical infrastructure and other essential projects.
Click and collect services are no longer available for non-essential retail. Click and deliver services will continue.

For further information about Level 5 and new measures, go to gov.ie/covid-19.

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