Explainer: What was NPHET's Covid-19 advice to the Government?

The full letter from Dr Ronan Glynn, acting chief medical officer, reveals NPHET recommended further limits on gatherings. Picture: Leah Farrell / Rollingnews.ie

The new Covid-19 guidelines have left some people scratching their heads — but what did NPHET actually advise the Government to do?

Among the new measures, which will last until September 13, are the requirement for outdoor sports to take place behind closed doors, and visits from friends and family being limited to no more than six people from three different households.