Compliance with health guidelines plummets, CSO finds

Just three-in-five respondents (59.9%) now rate their personal compliance with current government guidelines as high, down from more than 80% in April. Almost half of respondents reported being very or extremely concerned about other people's compliance with restrictions too.

Wed, 24 Jun, 2020 - 17:50

Liz Dunphy

A file photo of a sign advising people to maintain social distancing of two metres.

Compliance with government health advice has plummeted as lockdown restrictions are eased, a new report by the Central Statistics Office has found. Just three-in-five respondents (59.9%) now rate their personal compliance with current government guidelines as high, down from more than 80% in April. Almost half of respondents reported being very or extremely concerned about other people's compliance with restrictions too.