Ireland tightens COVID-19 lockdown by closing schools, construction

Ireland on Wednesday ordered the closure of most schools and construction sites for at least three weeks in an effort to curb a sharp spike in COVID-19 infections, tightening a lockdown that has already closed most hospitality and retail outlets.

The government has also banned 'click-and-collect' retail services but will continue to allow deliveries, Prime Minister Micheal Martin told a news conference.