Time to be hopeful and start planning our summer, says Holohan Ministers consider ‘summer stimulus’ package as rollout of one-shot vaccine begins
Thu, May 6, 2021, 13:16 Updated: Thu, May 6, 2021, 22:27
With more than 30 per cent of adults vaccinated with one dose of Covid-19 vaccine it is time to feel hopeful and to start “planning our summer,” according to chief medical officer Dr Tony Holohan.
“The choices we make now are vital to minimise the incidence of Covid-19 throughout May and June. Prioritise being outside and avoid crowds. Know the symptoms – self-isolate immediately and phone your GP if you have them.
“By protecting yourself, you are protecting everyone you know from infection.”
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Restrictions will make Tokyo the most challenging Games ever for athletes - Olympic Federation of Ireland chief
Peter Sherrard says the measures are about trying to minimise risk for those travelling to Japan. By The42 Team Friday 30 Apr 2021, 1:38 PM Fri 1:38 PM 976 Views 0 Comments
Olympic Federation of Ireland CEO Peter Sherrard.
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Image: Bryan Keane/INPHO
THE TOKYO OLYMPICS will be a very different experience for athletes due to strict Covid-19 measures.
This year’s Games, which were originally due to be held in 2020, are set to go ahead from 23 July, but there will be a long list restrictions in place for health and safety reasons.
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Cities and towns in Japan are reconsidering whether to accommodate teams over Covid-19 measures. By AFP Tuesday 27 Apr 2021, 7:01 PM 1 hour ago 542 Views 0 Comments
Image: Koji Sasahara
Image: Koji Sasahara
HUNDREDS OF JAPANESE towns and cities have been forced to rethink plans to host Olympic teams because the coronavirus will prevent public appearances and require costly safety measures.
However, Team Ireland insist they are still planning stay in the city of Fukuroi for the Games and are in regular communication with officials there.
Following an inquiry from
The42, the Olympic Federation of Ireland said they “have a very strong relationship with our host city in Fukuroi with regular conversations.”
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