However they will remain in Kildare.
Covid-19 restrictions are being lifted with immediate effect in Laois and Offaly but will remain in Kildare.
The Government closed cafes, bars and restaurants in the three counties two weeks ago after a spike in cases.
The Health Minister says he can announce the lifting of restrictions as the number of cases in Laois and Offaly dropped.
Stephen Donnelly says he knows it's difficult news for families, communities and businesses in Kildare however the Fianna Fail TD reassured parents and students that schools in the county will reopen.
Increased testing will remain in place in the three counties.
Laois and Offaly : the Covid 19 restrictions in our Two Counties have been finally lifted by the Government this afternoon. Good news that the Covid 19 rate is low in both counties.
— Seán Fleming (@SeanFlemingTD) August 21, 2020
He is asking everyone to follow the new guidelines announced this week, he said the people in Laois, Offaly and Kildare have shown the rest of the country that targeted measures can surpass the virus:
The acting Chief Medical Officer is also thanking the people in the three counties for complying with the measures imposed on August 7th:
Ronan Glynn says the number of cases from community transmission in Laois and Offaly has decreased.
He asking people not to take any unnecessary risks and says he understood that it was a difficult week for many people who are worried and frightened but we are in a relatively good position and if we stick together we will get through it:
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