Mayo pubs set to close until March 29 due to Covid-19

All pubs, including hotel bars, have been asked to close from tonight until March 29 in a bid to curb the spread of Covid-19.

Many premises in Mayo have already made that decision.

The government has also strongly advised against house parties while the pubs are closed.

Health Minister Simon Harris said this shutdown of bars and pubs is not an excuse to have what he termed "Covid-19 parties".

He said we need people to show "cop-on and decency." 

"This is a very serious virus which has taken the lives of thousands across the globe and sadly two people here," he said.

Minister Harris said he genuinely hopes that people will see how serious this issue is, appealing to "understand the role you have to play."