Ireland will hopefully be entering phase two of the lockdown reopening roadmap on Monday, June 8 and there will be considerable changes.
There will still be strict restrictions in the hope of squashing the virus but you will be allowed go a bit further, meet people inside and more.
Here's some commonly asked questions and the answers for what you can and can't do.
Of course there is no guarantee Ireland will enter phase two and it will all depend on the cases this week.
Phase two Q&A
- Can I meet more people?
Up to four people may visit another household for a short period of time while maintaining strict social distancing.
The rules on no more than four people meeting outdoors will not change in this phase.
- Will my children go to school?
No. Schools will be opening in late August, the Taoiseach announced last Friday.
Creches and pre-schools are allowed open in the next phase however.
- Will any more shops be open?
Small retail outlets with small number of staff on basis that the retailer can control number of individuals that staff and customers interact with at any one time.
Open marts where social distancing can be maintained.
- Can I go on a day out?
You will be allowed to travel as far as 20km from your home but you will have to maintain social distancing and follow all other guidelines when you do this.
- Will there still be punishments for breaking the rules?
Garda powers that were brought in at the start of lockdown in March will still be in place and you can face punishment for breaking the guidelines.
This means arrest, fines and even jail time depending on the rule break.
- If I am cocooning can I leave the house?
Over 70s will be allowed to leave the house for exercise and to get air although are expected to still stay away from people as much as possible.
There will be some changes to shops and visitor rules for the elderly as listed here;
Designate specific retail hours coordinated across all retailers for over 70s and medically vulnerable, with strict social distancing; provision of gloves, ideally wearing face coverings.
Visits to homes of over 70s and medically vulnerable by no more than a small number of persons for a short period of time wearing gloves, face coverings, maintaining strict 2m social distancing
