Nphet met this morning and considered the measures which have been in place in the county for over three weeks due to a spike in cases.Many cafes and restaurants had closed as they were only allowed to do takeaway and deliveries as well as outside dining.Two weeks later, they were lifted for Laois and Offaly but they were extended for a further two weeks in Kildare due to continued high levels of Covid in the county.
The Department of Health reported 42 new cases of Covid-19 in Ireland yesterday and no further deaths.It brings to 1,777 the number of coronavirus-related deaths here, with 28,760 confirmed cases. Meanwhile, the chair of the Irish Medical Organisation's GP committee has said the availability of non-Covid services is a major concern.