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Ireland announces local lockdowns as virus cases rise – Macau Business
International, MNA | Ireland on Friday announced new localised lockdown measures in three counties following an increase in coronavirus cases.
Ireland on Friday announced new localised lockdown measures in three counties following an increase in coronavirus cases.
The counties of Kildare, Laois and Offaly, to the west of Dublin, will operate under the new rules for at least two weeks.
“There are a number of localised clusters which are a serious concern,” said prime minister Michael Martin.
“We can’t afford to wait and see.”
The new rules include restricting people to their counties, asking them to work from home where possible and…
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