To: THE ANT who wrote (180424 ) 11/18/2021 11:53:27 AM From: Pogeu Mahone Read Replies (1) | Respond to from gersh's post (180426 )new Covid-related restrictions at a moment many are now worried the country could be headed toward a full nationwide lockdown before Christmas . at least 93% of all of Ireland's eligible population are fully vaccinated . This makes Ireland among the most vaccinated countries in the world, and yet similar to what the UK, Israel, and more recently Austria have experienced, infection rates are still exploding. semi-lockdown , include a nationwide midnight curfew , new 'work from home' guidelines encouraging all who are able to do their job from home, as well as stricter implementation of already existing Covid passes - which will now be required by law in cinemas and theaters. hit pubs, restaurants, and entertainment venues the hardest .Image source: The Guardian One bar industry organization, the Vintners' Federation of Ireland (VFI), representing some 4,000 Irish pub-owners (or publicans), reacted as follows :"The news that restricted trading hours are set to be reintroduced is a hugely disappointing development for the many late-night pubs and night clubs many of whom will now be forced to shut just three weeks after reopening." effectively close many late-night pubs and nightclubs . It will also seriously restrict other outlets at the most critical time of the year."Sky News pointing out the obvious : The 14-day incidence of the disease currently stands at 959 per 100,000 people. This is despite having one of the most vaccinated populations, with around 93% of all adults fully vaccinated.
