Tanaiste Says There are No Plans For Lockdown After Christmas

Monday, 20 December 2021 09:45

By Breffni Clack

The Tanaiste says there are no plans to bring in a lockdown after Christmas to contain the spread of the Omicron variant.

The Tanaiste says there are no plans to bring in a lockdown after Christmas to contain the spread of the Omicron variant.
New restrictions taking effect today mean pubs, restaurants, cinemas and theatres have to close at 8pm.
While indoor and outdoor events are limited to 50 per cent capacity until the end of January.
Tanaiste Leo Varadkar says more restrictions aren't being considered for now:

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