Robert Troy
Ceist:710. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Health his plans to increase the outdoor group size permitted under Covid-19 regulations of 14 September 2020 (details supplied). [23555/20]
Amharc ar fhreagraTuesday, 15 September 2020
Ceisteanna (710)
Freagraí scríofa
You will be aware that the situation regarding COVID-19 has been, and continues to be, an evolving situation. COVID-19 is still having a major impact both here in Ireland and elsewhere. The measures in place and the public health advice have been adapted to the changing circumstances and this will continue to be the case for the foreseeable future.
Progress has been made on suppressing the virus due to the huge effort of our citizens. By working together, we have saved lives and limited the impact of the disease on society in Ireland. We all must continue to do everything possible to avoid the virus spreading.
The public health advice relating to Covid-19 is kept under continuing review by the National Public Health Emergency Team (NPHET), and it provides advice to Government in line with the current epidemiological position. The latest public health advice on these matters is available at the links below and is updated on a regular basis:
https://www.gov.ie/en/organisation/department-of-health/
https://www2.hse.ie/coronavirus/
https://www.gov.ie/en/
The Government will shortly announce a new Roadmap which will outline our medium term strategy for COVID-19. The roadmap will set out an alert system which will outline broad measures which will apply depending on the level of the virus at any given time. This will provide greater clarity and certainty for everyone, and the intention is that Departments and sectors will then provide guidance for specific sectors and activities in line with the alert system.
Question No. 711 answered with Question No. 656.