Proof of Covid-19 immunity will be needed at nursing homes in the Republic of Ireland, under new rules.
Up to four people from no more than two households can now visit, with a maximum of four such visits per week allowed.
However, the easing of restrictions may not fully apply if the care home has an active Covid-19 outbreak. On Thursday, the National Public Health Emergency Team advised the government that people in the Republic of Ireland should work from home, where possible.The body also recommended that people who frequently go to nightclubs, bars and restaurants should take twice weekly antigen tests.Image caption,On Friday, Taoiseach Micheál Martin said: "Numbers are increasing and that is a concern.
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