Ireland tightens corona measures and closes non-essential shops

Ireland is going to tighten its coronary measures for the period of at least one month. That is what Prime Minister Micheál Martin announced on Wednesday. He said the number of positive tests in his country has increased to much.

"We must return to full restrictions for a period of at least one month," Martin said. He called the situation "very serious."

The new measures include the closure of non-essential retail and gyms. The measures will take place on Thursday evening. Martin said it is necessary after a 61 percent increase in confirmed cases over the course of the past week. The Prime Minister also said that people should stay at home from midnight on Wednesday, except to travel for work, education and other essential purposes. As of Wednesday evening, no social gatherings are allowed, even on New Year's Eve. Small weddings and funerals can still go on.

Updated on December 31, 2020.

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