You know it's serious when the Pubs in Ireland are order to close !

[OnDoutside]

Pubs asked to close from tonight until 29 March

All pubs, including hotel bars, have been asked to close from tonight until at least 29 March, in a bid to curb the spread of Covid-19.

The Government has also strongly advised against house parties while the pubs are closed.

The Government called on all pubs and bars to close after discussions today with the Licenced Vintners Association (LVA) and the Vintners' Federation of Ireland (VFI).

Health Minister Simon Harris said this shutdown of bars and pubs is not an excuse to have what he termed "Covid-19 parties".



He said we need people to show "cop-on and decency".

"This is a very serious virus which has taken the lives of thousands across the globe and sadly two people here," he said.

Minister Harris said he genuinely hopes that people will see how serious this issue is, appealing to "understand the role you have to play".

He continued by saying: "The scenes like we saw last night in some locations, in particular in our capital city, were really disappointing - when doctors and nurses are working flat out - to see people not showing that degree of social responsibility".

Chief Medical Officer Dr Tony Holohan said "everyone is asked to reduce their social contact over this time period".

"House parties/Covid parties carry the same risks as being in a pub/club, therefore people should not organise or attend them. The virus is now in our community, it is up to us to limit its spread.

https://www.rte.ie/news/coronavirus/2020/0315/1123356-coronavirus-ireland/

[madinmaryland]

1. All bars and restaurants in Ohio are closing at 9:00 tonite for the foreseeable future

Delivery and carry out is ok.

[smirkymonkey]

2. That is serious!

[BigmanPigman]

3. We may be doing the same in a few days

since a lot of people, especially the younger citizens and Republicans, are blowing off the seriousness of the virus. I can understand the GOP citizens since they get their info from Fux Ruse. But younger Americans are being irresponsible and selfish. Asymptomatic people are going to make the whole country shut down just like countries in Europe where the citizens didn't follow social distancing protocol.

[Turin_C3PO]

8. Young people

think they’re invincible, unfortunately. I’m not bashing them, in fact I used to be one, lol. But the problem is that they can infect dozens of vulnerable people if they’re walking around with this virus.

[Thomas Hurt]

4. Amazing isn't it how all these corps, nations, pro sports franchises, etc......

are all stupid and gullible and have fallen for the world wide all powerful liberal hoax conspiracy

[zackymilly]

5. And the casinos! They are shutting down! n/t

[Doreen]

6. OMG!!!

No Guinness!!!

[Maeve]

7. And with St Pat's this Tuesday!

Ah, well...a glass at home is still the ticket