Covid-19: New self-isolation rules in Republic of Ireland
People in the Republic of Ireland who test positive for Covid-19 will only have to self-isolate for seven days, rather than 10.
The new rules will come into effect from Friday, after the Irish cabinet approved the changes on Wednesday.
Close contacts who show no symptoms and are fully vaccinated no longer have to isolate for five days.
(밀접 접촉자라고 하더라도 증상이 없고 백신접종 완료자는 더이상 5일간의 자가격리는 필요없다네여)
They will be advised to take regular antigen tests and wear a higher grade mask.
(단지, 안티젠 테스트 자주 하면서 성능좋은 마스크 착용을 하라고 하네요)
People who have not received a booster vaccine will have to isolate for seven days.
(백신완료자가 아닌 경우엔 7일동안 자가격리를 하라고 나와있구요)
PCR tests will no longer be required to confirm a positive antigen test result for people aged four to 39 years old.
Health Minister Stephen Donnelly said: "These changes will reduce the requirement for restricted movements for close contacts while enhancing other protective measures particularly mask wearing and reiterating the importance for all of us to continue to follow the public health measures.
"Today saw the 10 millionth dose of Covid-19 vaccine administered - a milestone we should all celebrate.
"These changes will also enable such individuals to attend their booster vaccine appointment, supporting increased uptake in the vaccination programme overall."