The Chief Medical Officers in the Republic and Northern Ireland have urged people to stay at home due to the high levels of Covid-19 on the island.
In a joint statement Dr Tony Holohan and Dr Michael McBride says we are going to continue to see high mortality rates in the two jurisdictions over the coming weeks.
They said: “Many of the patients admitted to hospital in January have been under the age of 65 years."
"COVID-19 can affect us all, regardless of age or underlying condition."
"It highlights the need for us all to protect one another by staying at home."
"Not only will you keep yourself and your loved ones safe, but also help to save lives and avoid more preventable COVID-19 admissions to our currently struggling healthcare systems."
An Garda Síochána would like to remind the public that exercise can only be availed of within a 5 kilometre radius of your place of residence. Public amenities, scenic areas & parks that are within your 5km radius should be avoided if crowded. #StayHomeStaySafe #SocialDistancing pic.twitter.com/n2EoMa216O
— Garda Info (@gardainfo) January 10, 2021
'Covid Won't Take The Weekend Off' - Senior Garda
Meanwhile An Garda Síochána has echoed the appeal.
Speaking today Deputy Commissioner John Twomey, Policing and Security said, "Throughout this pandemic the vast majority of people have been compliant with public health advice."
"We thank them for that. We know this hasn’t been easy and has involved great sacrifices."
"However, as we all know, Covid-19 doesn’t relax."
"It doesn’t take weekends off."
"We are asking people to remember this as they plan their weekend so they can enjoy it while protecting themselves and others."
