Coronavirus: Irish government to tighten restrictions in Dublin
It is based on recommendations from public health officials at the National Public Health Emergency Team (NPHET).
From midnight on Friday, for the next three weeks, people will be discouraged from leaving the city and county unless for essential reasons.
They are again being asked to work from home where possible and only to make essential journeys on public transport.
Restaurants and pubs that had been serving food will only be allowed to cater outdoors or provide a take-away service.
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