Gardai removed people from Banna Beach last weekend due to concerns about the lack of social distancing. There were similar crowds in public places across the country, resulting in some county councils renewing their calls for people to stay away from public parks and other spaces in large groups.
We are all adjusting to the restrictions needed in order to stop the spread of Covid-19. While it is important and recommended by the HSE that we continue to exercise regularly, including going for walks with family or friends, keeping a space of two meters between you and other people is vital.
We know that certain groups of people are more at risk of experiencing severe symptoms if they get Covid-19. These include people over 60, people who have a pre-existing condition – such as heart disease, lung disease, diabetes, cancer and high blood pressure – and people who are immunocompromised, meaning their immune systems are weaker than normal.