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Ireland Reimposes Some Virus Restrictions as Cases Surge
- Government urges people to work from home starting Thursday
- Covid passes to be required at cinemas, theaters, not at gyms
A busy Main Street in Dublin on July 7.
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Ireland has reintroduced some Covid-19 restrictions as it grapples with surging infections and a rising number of hospitalizations.
Starting Thursday, people should work from home where possible, Prime Minister Micheal Martin said in a national address, while bars and restaurants must close by midnight. Cinemas and theaters will now require proof of vaccination, he said.