Ireland to close Schools, colleges, childcare facilities over Covid-19
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Irish Prime Minister Leo Varadkar has said the country’s schools, colleges and childcare facilities are to close in response to the Covid-19 pandemic.
From 6pm today, schools, colleges and childcare facilities will close.
In relation to cultural institutions, indoor gatherings of more than 100 people will not be permitted and a maximum outdoor gathering of 500 people will be allowed. The restrictions will stay in place until 29 March.
Where it is possible to work remotely people should do so, he said, adding that we need the public and businesses to take a sensible approach to coronavirus.
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Mr Varadkar made the announcement in Washington DC where he is visiting as part of the St Patrick’s Day celebrations, much of which have been cancelled in light of coronavirus.
He said the national health emergency team met last night and issued new advice that the Government is acting on today.
He said that the virus is spreading and we must accept there will be new cases and face the tragic reality that many more people will die.
