NPHET has advised the Government that restaurants and gastropubs should only provide takeaway and deliveries from December 30th in an effort to slow the spread of Covid-19.

Plans are set to be finalised by Cabinet when the Government meets next Tuesday, Dec 22nd.

To discuss, Susan was joined by Dr Mary Favier - Covid 19 adviser to the Irish College of General Practitioners and member of the National Public Health Emergency Team.

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