New public health measures announced until 13 September

These new public health measures were announced on Tuesday 18 August and come into place immediately.

They will remain in place until 13 September.

all businesses should continue to allow remote working where possible
if you are having visitors over to your home - you should limit them to 6 people from no more than 3 households
outdoor gatherings are to be limited to 15 people
restaurants and cafes, including pubs which are currently acting as restaurants, can remain open but with a mandatory closing time of 11.30pm
sports events and matches are to revert to behind-closed-doors with no spectators allowed. There should also be strict avoidance of social gatherings before and after games or fixtures
indoor training should be limited to 6 people and outdoor training should be limited to 15 people
public transport should be avoided where possible
if you are travelling in a car or other vehicle with someone from outside your household - it is recommended that you wear a face covering
all state bodies with responsibility for monitoring, inspection and compliance will intensify activities on an integrated basis

For those over 70 or who are extremely medically vulnerable, it is asked that you use your individual judgement to:

keep the number of people you meet as low as possible. When you do meet people - it should be at a distance of 2 metres and for as short a time as possible
avoid public transport where possible
shop during designated hours (special times that shops have set up for those who are over 70 or medically vulnerable to safely do their shopping)

A Roadmap for Resiliance and Recovery will be published by 13 September which will map out how we balance public health, economic and social aspects of living with COVID-19 in the short to medium term.

New public health measures announced until 13 September

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