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Covid-19 Q&A: What's different about this lockdown?

Covid-19 Q&A: What's different about this lockdown? — Dr Tony Holohan, chief medical officer.

Tue, 20 Oct, 2020 - 06:30

Paul Hosford Political Correspondent

Ireland will re-enter level 5 lockdown in a bid to stem the rising number of Covid-19 cases.

However, this version of lockdown will differ from March, when all but the most essential of services remained open.

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