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Government Publishes National Action Plan on COVID-19
From Department of the Taoiseach
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The Cabinet Committee on COVID-19 has approved a National Action Plan. The plan has been prepared following involvements from all departments and key agencies.
Its main aims are to:
- minimise the risk of people becoming unwell
- minimise the health, wellbeing and social impact for people who may be at greater risk
- reduce the economic and social disruption associated with the COVID-19 outbreak
The plan includes information on:
- what we know about the COVID-19 virus
- what the public can do to reduce the threat
- the public health led approach being taken
- supports for businesses and those who have lost their jobs
- supports for vulnerable people in society
- measures to ensure continuity of essential services
- measures to protect vital supply chains
The Health Service Executive (HSE) is implementing a wide range of measures that are unprecedented in their scale and speed in order to face the enormous challenges that COVID-19 will pose in the coming weeks.
The plan will continue to evolve as the situation evolves.
Implementation will continue to be overseen by the Cabinet Committee, which is supported by a Senior Officials Group, and continues to act on the advice of the Chief Medical Officer and the National Public Health Emergency Team.
Further information is available on the government's COVID-19 information page.
