Update 18 August 2020
Tuesday 18 August – Further Restrictions Announced by Government
This evening the Taoiseach announced a further tightening of Covid 19 restrictions which come into force tonight at midnight. For Irish Sailing organisations we have interpreted the key changes as follows:
* = UPDATE 19 August 2020
Harry Hermon Irish Sailing CEO 18 August 2020
Clarification from Sport Specialist Group confirms our interpretation with their clarification as follows ...
Sporting events and matches can continue to take place behind closed doors
Sport facilities can remain open.
Gyms/leisure centres/swimming pools/exercise and dance studios can remain open with strict distancing and other appropriate protective measures in place:
Exercise and dance classes should be limited to 6 people and observe physical distancing rules.
Groups exercising outdoors should be limited to 15 people, including training sessions. There should be no mixing between groups.
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