A lockdown has been imposed in Ireland for six weeks from tonight due to an increase in cases due to the second wave of Corona epidemic.
The Prime Minister of Ireland Michael Martin has said that Ireland will be the first European country to repeat the nationwide lockdown after the increase in Corona cases.
Ireland's Deputy Prime Minister Leo Wardker estimates that a six-week lockdown will result in the loss of about 150,000 jobs.
According to the Irish Health Department, the corona virus has infected about 51,000 people and killed 1,850. Corona cases have increased by 75% since the beginning of September.
Schools have been declared open during the lockdown, while bars and restaurants will only be able to provide take-out services. In addition, other non-essential businesses have been ordered to close.
