Pat Leahy, Harry McGee, Paul Cullen from irishtimes said that The current Level 5 restrictions are set to be extended until least March 5th by the Cabinet this morning due to the high numbers of patients in hospitals and intensive care with Covid-19.
The measure was one of a number agreed by Taoiseach Micheál Martin and senior Ministers on the Cabinet Covid subcommittee which will be discussed by their colleagues.
A series of new Covid restrictions, including mandatory quarantine in designated hotels for incoming travellers without a negative test for the virus, increased fines for non-compliance with existing rules, and a ban on travel from South Africa and Brazil, are set to be approved by the Cabinet on Tuesday morning.
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