LÉ Samuel Beckett about to pass the East-Link/Tom Clarke Bridge into Dublin this morning
Credit: Irish Defence Forces
Naval Service vessel the LÉ Samuel Beckett arrived in Dublin this morning (Sunday 15 March) as part of Óglaigh na hÉireann’s efforts to generate more capacity to help the HSE during the current Covid-19 response.
The Irish Defence Forces said: “P61’s facilities, resources and crew will be ready when requested by primary response agencies to fight Covid-19.”
The latest guidelines for the public are available on the HSE website HERE.
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Since restrictions began in March 2020, the Government is preparing for a 'controlled and gradual return to sport' and the 2020 sailing fixtures are being tentatively redrafted by yacht clubs, rowing clubs angling and diving clubs across Ireland as the country enters a new phase in dealing with the Coronavirus. The hope is that a COVID-19 restrictions might be eased by May 5th as Sport Ireland has asked national governing bodies for information on the challenges they face.
COVID-19 is a new illness that can affect your lungs and airways. It's caused by a virus called coronavirus.
To help stop the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19) everyone has been asked to stay at home. But some people may need to do more than this.
You may need to either:
You do these things to stop other people from getting coronavirus.
Read advice for people in at-risk groups
Everybody in Ireland has been asked to stay at home. You should only go out for a few reasons, such as shopping for food.
But you need to restrict your movements further if you:
You need to restrict your movements for at least 14 days.
But if the person you live with has had a test and it is negative, you don't need to wait 14 days. You should still follow the advice for everyone - stay at home as much as possible.
This is only a guide but close contact can mean:
Follow the advice for everybody - stay at home.
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