The Irish government last Wednesday ordered the closure of all non-essential retail for six weeks, with restaurants limited to take away services and people told to remain within 5 kilometres of their homes.
Two weeks earlier, the government banned indoor restaurant dining and limited visits to private homes.
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The Health Ministry also reported six new deaths linked to COVID-19.