The Government has decided to move the border counties of Donegal, Cavan and Monaghan to Level 4 Covid-19 restrictions. It is in response to the high incidence rate in the three counties and the rapid rise of coronavirus cases in Northern Ireland.
The Government says the priority at Level 4 "is to keep schools and childcare services open while keeping people safe". Level 4 involves stricter restrictions than Level 3, as all non-essential businesses will be closed, while visits to private homes and social gatherings will not be allowed. Gatherings No visitors.
People are urged to only have members of their own household in their home and garden. No other social or family gatherings should take place in settings outside of their home or