While we encourage people to exercise outside and maintain a healthy lifestyle, social distancing measures will continue to be paramount.”Earlier today, Health Minister Simon Harris said advice on social distancing advice is not being taken "seriously enough" as coronavirus cases continue to soar. "I wouldn't have a national slap ourselves on the back campaign in terms of social distancing," he said. Read MoreHe continued: "We need people to take this social distancing much more seriously, and maybe when we talk about social distancing it's a phrase we're not familiar with. She issued a reminder that there are guidelines in relation to social distancing and staying two metres away from other people outdoors. "It is very much about trying to take advantage of the outdoors, but keeping those social distancing measures in mind," she said.

Source: Irish Independent March 20, 2020 12:26 UTC