Here's how Level 4 and 5 Covid-19 restrictions would affect life in Cork city and county
Heavy Showers for Shoppers in Cork City. Shoppers made their way from shop to shop through heavy showers to get in some last-minute shopping amid fears of another lockdown following a NPHET suggestion to move the whole country to Level 5 for 6 weeks. Credit: Damian Coleman
NEW nationwide Covid-19 restrictions will be announced by the Government this evening.
Cabinet Ministers are expected to sign off on a plan that will merge aspects of Level 4 and 5 of the current Living with Covid plan.
Cork is currently operating at Level 3 restrictions but there are a number of key differences that will affect everyday life if restrictions are ramped up.
Here, we explain levels 4 and 5 and the impact they will have on you.
At Level 4 can take place with up to 15 people. At Level 5 they are not permitted.
Not permitted at both levels.
At both levels up to six can attend.
At Level 4 can be attended by up to 25 mourners; at Level 5, up to ten.
At both levels must move online.
At Level 4 people are asked to stay in their county apart from essential purposes. At Level 5 people are asked to stay at home and exercise within a 5km radius.
At both Levels 4 and 5 capacity will be limited to 25%, and the service should be used for essential workers and purposes only.
Visits are suspended aside from “critical and compassionate circumstances" at both levels.
At Level 4 can remain open for outdoor dining with 15 people max and takeaways. Takeaway or delivery only at Level 5.
At Level 4 that are primarily outdoors only can remain open. At Level 5 only essential retailers can remain open. All others will be closed.
At Level 4 professional, elite, inter-country and horse-racing can take place behind closed doors. At Level 5 none can take place.
Closed at both levels.
