๐ The Covid-19 pandemic is a global and national emergency unlike anything we have seen before.
๐ The number of cases in Ireland is expected to rise to 15,000 by the end of the month.
๐ค By taking sustained action and reducing human contact, we can slow down the spread of the virus.
๐ฆ Large public gatherings are cancelled, pubs and bars are shut, and social gatherings like parties and weddings are discouraged to slow the spread of the virus.
๐ฅ The government is following the advice of their public health emergency team to prioritize the well-being and health of the population.
โณ The duration of the pandemic is uncertain, and it may last for months into the summer. Therefore, a sensible and cautious approach is necessary.
๐บ Ministerial Broadcast by Taoiseach Leo Varadkar about the Covid-19 pandemic.
๐ค Cooperation needed from business and industry to make social distancing workable.
๐ Adjustments required in daily routines, such as working from home and shopping online.
๐งผ Emphasis on basic hygiene practices like washing hands and sneezing etiquette.
๐ Cocooning method implemented to ensure food supplies for the elderly and vulnerable.
๐ Difficulties in staying apart from loved ones to prevent the spread of the virus.
๐ป Utilizing technology to combat the pandemic.
โ๏ธ Community spirit is important during the pandemic, reaching out and helping others.
๐โโ๏ธ Young people need to be patient and support their parents during this tough time.
๐ฉโโ๏ธ Healthcare workers are essential heroes and support is needed for them.
๐ฅ Various individuals, including healthcare staff, Army Cadets, librarians, and civil servants, are playing a crucial role in the national effort to combat the Covid-19 pandemic.
๐ฉโ๐ซ Teachers and lecturers are adapting to new ways of teaching online and developing contingency plans for exams.
๐ Hauliers are working tirelessly to ensure the transportation of essential products, medicines, and equipment across the country.
๐๏ธ Journalists and broadcasters are providing essential information and education to the public.
โญ Income support will be provided quickly and efficiently, with the goal of getting people back to work and businesses open again.
๐ค Solidarity and support are important during this national sacrifice, with help available for those who have lost their jobs or had their incomes reduced.
๐ช Despite the significant and lasting damage to the economy, there is confidence in its ability to bounce back, with necessary actions being taken to address the crisis.
๐ We are in this together, offering support and solidarity to countries affected by Covid-19.
๐๐ Expressing condolences to those who have lost loved ones to the virus.
๐๐๐ช๐ฌ Emphasizing the global effort needed to find a treatment and vaccine.