Lifting Of Most Remaining Covid 19 Restrictions On October 22nd Remains In Doubt.

Friday, 15 October 2021 09:58

Nightclub promoters says the lack of information is making it impossible to plan

Nightclubs are demanding to know whether they can open their doors again next Friday.

As part of a final lifting of Covid restrictions, nightclubs and late venues are due to reopen on October 22nd, while the Covid vaccine cert requirement is due to be abolished.

But the government will make a final decision on Tuesday, due to the worsening Covid situation.

The HSE says rising Covid hospitalisations are placing a 'significant burden' on the health service.

Professor Liam Fanning is Professor of Immunovirology at UCC.

He joined Clem Ryan on Friday's edition of Kildare Today.

A return to the workplace, the reopening of nightclubs, a relaxation of social distancing and the requirement to wear masks outdoors and in private settings, which were all forecast for next week, all look now in doubthttps://t.co/UbLZhBw4JV
— Irish Examiner (@irishexaminer) October 15, 2021

Nightclub promoter Buzz O'Neill says the lack of information is making it impossible to plan:

Professor Cliona Ni Cheallaigh, from St James's Hospital in Dublin, says case numbers for the next few days will be crucial

Covid-19: What's behind the increase in cases and how could it impact re-opening plans?https://t.co/J2TqpFLMqE
— TheJournal.ie (@thejournal_ie) October 14, 2021

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