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Ireland rules out national lockdown, despite official advice
By EUobserver
Ireland's coalition leaders met public health officials on Monday to discuss their recommendation for an effective national lockdown for four weeks, which they believe is the "only opportunity" to get infection rates "back under control". However, the Irish government ruled out moving the country to Level 5 coronavirus risk, the Irish Times reported. Level 5 would also mean that only essential shops would be open.