Mixed Views In Kildare On Further Easing Of Covid 19 Restrictions Today.

Monday, 6 September 2021 10:58

By Ciara Plunkett @plunkettciara

All religious ceremonies, including confirmations and communions, can also go ahead, at half-capacity.

There are mixed views in Kildare about the continuation of the phased reopening of the country

Live music returns to bars and weddings today,.

All religious ceremonies, including confirmations and communions, can also go ahead, at half-capacity.

Organised indoor events are allowed have a 60 per cent attendance, and outdoor gatherings can have 75 per cent.

All adults must be fully vaccinated, or have recovered from Covid, to reach those caps.

These people in Newbridge have mixed views on the restrictions easing

SEPTEMBER 6TH
Communions and conformations can return
Larger crowds can gather for religious ceremonies - 50% capacity
Increased crowd numbers allowed at outdoor sports events
Indoor venues - 60% capacity for those vaccinated and 75% at outdoor locations for those fully vaccinated.
Live music at weddings and bars

SEPTEMBER 20th
Return to office working to begin on phased basis
Indoor sports, exercise classes, after school activity, choirs, bingo halls, bowling alleys, community activities can resume

OCTOBER 22nd
All remaining Covid-19 restrictions will be lifted on October 22.
However this is dependent on a number of factors, including the numbers in hospitals and 90pc of all over 16 year olds being vaccinated.
Strict COVID guidelines and regulations will be replaced with "personal responsibility"
Digital Covid Certificates will only be needed for international travel and will not be needed to enter a bar or restaurant
Masks will not be required outdoors and in private settings

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