Covid-19 restrictions will extend to June, warns Tánaiste

Grafton Street, Dublin. Hairdressers, beauticians, and other businesses will return 'way later' than March 5, said Mr Varadkar. Picture: Gareth Chaney/Collins

Enhanced restrictions on personal freedoms will extend into June, far beyond the March 5 review date previously announced by the Government, the Tánaiste has warned.

Leo Varadkar also said restrictions on non-essential travel are likely to remain in place “for the rest of the year and into next year”.