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While healthcare throughout the island is of a high standard, you can expect all systems to be under significant pressure until further notice.
Republic of Ireland COVID-19 Safety Charter
The COVID-19 Safety Charter is a voluntary initiative for businesses in the Republic of Ireland that is designed to reassure visitors that government approved hygiene and safety procedures are in place. In addition to Ireland’s sector-specific operational guidelines for tourism businesses on how to meet government health recommendations, businesses signing up to the Charter and displaying the Charter logo are committing to observe and adhere to strict safety protocols.
Visitors can be assured that all businesses and their staff are displaying the COVID-19 Safety Charter logo have committed to strict hygiene and safety protocols and:
- Have a clear understanding of the COVID-19 infection
- Are aware of their role and responsibility in preventing the spread of COVID-19
- Have a clear understanding of the standard precautions needed to control infection
- Consistently demonstrate correct hand-washing technique and practices
- Apply all of this knowledge throughout the businesses’ operations.
Northern Ireland – We’re Good to Go
Northern Ireland’s tourism and hospitality industry has adopted the "Good to Go" policy which presents certified evidence that a business has adhered to government guidelines and is safe to re-open. The programme is aimed at accommodation providers, visitor attractions, restaurants and pubs, business conference and events venues and tour and coach operators.
"We’re Good To Go" is the official mark to signal that a tourism and hospitality business has worked hard to follow government and industry COVID-19 guidelines and has a process in place to maintain cleanliness and aid social distancing.
The "We’re Good To Go" scheme is a way for tourism businesses to reassure visitors and guests that:
- They are adhering to government and public health guidance, including the social distancing and cleanliness protocols that must be in place
- Have carried out a COVID-19 risk assessment
- Have implemented the required health and safety processes to conduct business safely.
Most festivals and outdoor events have been cancelled or postponed. Please check festival websites for updated information. As it stands, groups of up to 30 people are allowed to meet outdoors in Northern Ireland. In the Republic of Ireland, outdoor gatherings are limited to 200 people. This is subject to change.
Republic of Ireland
The latest information and support about COVID-19 in the Republic of Ireland can be found on the Health Service Executive’s website.
Northern Ireland
You can get the most up-to-date information and guidance on COVID-19 in Northern Ireland at the official Public Health Agency Northern Ireland’s website.
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