Ireland orders bars, restaurants to close at 8 p.m. to curb Omicron

The Irish government on Friday ordered bars and restaurants to close at 8 p.m. from Sunday and reduced the maximum capacity in indoor and outdoor events in a bid to curb the spread of the Omicron virus.

The measures were introduced despite vocal opposition by a number of lawmakers in the parties of the ruling coalition, who said the move would encourage less-safe gatherings in private homes.

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