Great news.
Local lockdown restrictions are being lifted in Kildare with immediate effect, it's been confirmed.
The Government made the decision today following a recommendation from the National Public Health Emergency Team.
NPHET confirmed that the situation continues to improve in Kildare and is now broadly similar to that across the country.
Taoiseach Michael Martin says today's move was only possible because of the people of Kildare - their extra effort, their sacrifices and their patience.
When Kildare's restrictions were brought in, the rolling 5-day average was 22.2 cases - it's 10.8 cases.
75 cases were confirmed in Kildare over the past week, compared to 238 cases three weeks ago.
Health Minister Stephen Donnelly said on Twitter: “Today is a huge milestone. Evidence from Kildare, Laois and Offaly proves that localised measures do work. This knowledge will be a key part of our plans as we aim to reduce the spread of Covid-19 while re-opening our society and economy.”
