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Taoiseach confirms new measures to stop spread of Covid-19

Nov 16, 2021 18:26 By News Northern Sound
Taoiseach confirms new measures to stop spread of Covid-19
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Micheál Martin has confirmed premises, including bars, restaurants and nightclubs, will have a new closing time.

The Taoiseach has said everyone should now work from home unless it's absolutely necessary.

Micheál Martin has confirmed premises, including bars, restaurants and nightclubs, will have a new closing time of midnight from Thursday.

All household close contacts will have to restrict their movements for five days and do antigen testing under new rules announced tonight.

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Micheál Martin confirmed a booster campaign for all over 50s and under 60s with an underlying condition will now be rolled out.

In a State of the Nation address, the Taoiseach says action needs to be taken now to deal with the surge in cases and the impact on the health service:

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