COVID-19 and public health
An overview of information on COVID-19 on citizensinformation.ie.
This document is in: COVID-19
This document describes the key public health measures currently being taken in Ireland against COVID-19.
Wearing a face covering can help limit the spread of COVID-19. Find out what the law on face coverings in Ireland is, and read advice on how to use one safely and effectively
Find out what cocooning involves, how to access food and medical supplies safely, and details of social services supporting older and vulnerable people who are cocooning.
Find out what it means to self-isolate due to COVID-19, what it means to restrict your movements and when you need to take these measures.
Find out what the COVID-19 test involves, who can be tested and what to do while you wait for your results.
Contact tracing means finding people who have been in close contact with someone who has COVID-19. This work is done by contact tracers.
Find out about health services, where to get health advice and how to get tested for coronavirus.