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THE IRISH GOVERNMENT is now advising Irish people to exercise a “high degree of caution” before deciding to travel to other EU countries.
Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs Simon Coveney made the announcement on Twitter this evening.
Prior to this evening, countries such as Italy and Spain where the coronavirus country were rising at a rapid pace, required travellers to exercise a high degree of caution.
Now, a blanket warning has been applied across Europe as the Government attempts to contain the spread of the virus in Ireland.
“In light of rapidly changing conditions & restrictions across a number of EU countries, my Dept is now advising people to exercise ‘a high degree of caution’ before deciding to travel to other EU States. We will continue to update advice,” Coveney said.
Simon Coveney / Twitter
Simon Coveney / Twitter / Twitter
The Department of Health has confirmed there are 90 cases of coronavirus in Ireland.
Yesterday, the government announced a vast array of measures to tackle the virus, including closing schools, colleges and public buildings.
Today, it outlined further contingency plans to support businesses and workers who are impacted by a slowdown in the economy.
In the US, President Donald Trump this evening announced a national state of emergency, days after he banned residents of EU countries – except for the UK and Ireland – from travelling to the US for 30 days.
With reporting from Conor McCrave
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At least the fascist Salvini and his rosary beads are gone, that sure back-fired on the Mini Mussolini.
@Mairead1990: When the inevitable collapse happens, we’ll see what Italians think of Salvini & his immigration stance. I get the feeling he’s playing the long game especially if the present coalition fall back into being subservient to EU ambitions.
@Mairead1990: It will last as long as 2 week holiday ha ha , Salvini will come to power . Thees parties only came together to keep him out. Roll on the Mediterranean taxi service ha ha
@Paul Whelan: Ha ha
Anti establishment and establishment. Sounds like that will work out alright.
@Thomas Quinn: well antiestablishment and anti establishment didn’t work out too well either
It’s Italy. Don’t like the government? wait a few months. No wonder it’s a basket case.
@GrahamMManning: it’s a basket case because first it was a threat to German industry and once the Lira was gone they couldn’t compete. All to do with the EU. Italy is a great country with great people and watching its demise is sickening.
Yuck.
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