Tighter restrictions will be imposed in Dublin from midnight tonight in response to growing concern over the spread of coronavirus
"We've seen a marked increase in the number of COVID cases confirmed in Ireland - particularly though not exclusively in the Dublin area, where the number of new cases has trebled in the past two weeks."
He also revealed that the R number in Ireland is now estimated to be between 1.3 and 1.7. This means that, on average, 10 people with COVID-19 will infect 13 to 17 others. He stressed that such an outcome doesn't have to be inevitable - and said that if everyone in Ireland cuts their social contacts by half, the R number can be halved too.Dr Glynn also stressed that there is no evidence to suggest that the coronavirus has changed. This means Ireland could face a repeat of the early stages of the pandemic unless infection rates are brought under control.
He said that affected employees will be able to get their wages subsidised by the government adding:"This isn't your fault. Unfortunately, this is the virus's fault, not anyone's fault, but we know you're going to need extra help."
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