Government to discuss scrapping 5km limit as concern mounts over high case numbers

Any lifting of restrictions will be "heavily caveated" on case numbers and based on Nphet advice after the public health experts meet on Monday. Picture: Denis Minihane

The Government will discuss scrapping the 5km travel limit at next Tuesday’s Cabinet meeting.

Changes to Level 5 restrictions will be announced after the meeting and will take effect on Monday, April 5, according to Government sources.