New coronavirus restrictions in force across three Irish counties
(World News UK)

Three counties in Ireland’s midlands are under fresh restrictions aimed at stemming the spread of coronavirus. Taoiseach Micheal Martin announced the measures for Kildare, Laois and Offaly following a surge of Covid-19 cases. In a special address to the nation on Friday, Mr Martin said the virus remains a “deep and urgent threat”. #COVID19 remains a deep and urgent threat. It’s merciless and unrelenting. We have to do everything we can to limit its spread and we have to keep putting the virus under pressure. pic.twitter.com/M9uknIGeiM — Micheál Martin (@MichealMartinTD) August 7, 2020 The new rules include restricting movement with the exception of work...