Level 5 restrictions will be needed after Christmas due to the rising number of new Covid-19 cases, chief medical officer Tony Holohan has warned. ConsideringA senior Government source said Mr Holohan said: "Level 5 restrictions will be needed at some date after Christmas." However, the Government is understood to be considering Level 3 restrictions with additional measures for the coming week. Another Government source said restaurants and pubs may even be asked to close as early as Christmas Eve. Expand Close Dr Tony Holohan Colin Keegan / FacebookTwitterEmailWhatsapp Dr Tony HolohanAt present three households can meet in one home - and this was to be reduced to just two on December 30.

Source: The Herald December 22, 2020 02:34 UTC