The Taoiseach has announced fresh restrictions as Covid-19 infection rates surge across the country. Micheál Martin said without the success of the vaccination programme, there is "no doubt Ireland would be in full-scale lockdown". However, he said new curbs have been introduced in a "collective effort to keep our economy and society open" and keep people healthy and safe. Here are the latest Covid-19 decisions: Close contacts Advice that comes into immediate effect is that household close contacts who are fully vaccinated and showing no symptoms should now restrict their movements until they have three negative antigen test results within five days.