NPHET recommends allowing up to 5,000 spectators in large outdoor stadiums from 2 August
The measures are still being discussed by the Cabinet Covid sub-committee. By Orla Dwyer Thursday 27 May 2021, 8:41 PM 1 hour ago 19,778 Views 48 Comments
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THE GOVERNMENT’S SUB-COMMITTEE on Covid-19 is in the process of agreeing a number of measures as part of the easing of restrictions over the next few months.
Cabinet will meet tomorrow to sign-off on the timeline, ahead of a public announcement on Friday evening.
The sub-committee meeting is still ongoing, but it is understood that the National Public Health Emergency Team has recommended that indoor dining can return no sooner than 5 July.
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On Friday, however, the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment put out a statement encouraging the use of antigen tests in the workplace.
In the statement, Tánaiste Leo Varadkar said: We now have a Government endorsed report on antigen testing and I know many employers are using it already. I am encouraging more to do so. These tests should be used as an additional health and safety measure and not as a substitute for any other precautions.
Asked at this evening s NPHET briefing about Varadkar s comments, the CMO responded: In controlled and appropriate circumstances antigen testing has a very important role to play potentially.