Coronavirus
All schools, colleges and childcare facilities across the country will close today to limit the spread of coronavirus.
Indoor gatherings of over 100 people and outdoor gatherings of over 500 people to be cancelled.
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The Taoiseach made the announcement in Washington this morning, with the measures in place from tonight until March 29th.
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He said people should continue to work where they can, but should work from home wherever possible.
Mr Varadkar said: "In order to reduce unnecessary face-to-face interaction in the workplace, break times and working times should be staggered and meetings done remotely or by phone."
1/3 Breaking: Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has made the following points in his statement this morning:
- From 6pm schools, colleges & childcare facilities closed
- Indoor events more than 100 & outdoor events more than 500 cancelled#COVID2019IRELAND
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People are being advised that indoor mass gatherings of over 100 people and outdoor gatherings of over 500 people should be cancelled.
Public transport will continue to operate, and shops, restaurants and cafés will be allowed to remain open.
However, businesses are being advised to put in place measures to implement advice on public distancing.
