Government Publishes National Action Plan on COVID-19

The Cabinet Committee on COVID-19 has approved a National Action Plan. The plan has been prepared following involvements from all departments and key agencies.

Its main aims are to:

• minimise the risk of people becoming unwell
• minimise the health, wellbeing and social impact for people who may be at greater risk
• reduce the economic and social disruption associated with the COVID-19 outbreak

The plan includes information on:

• what we know about the COVID-19 virus
• what the public can do to reduce the threat
• the public health led approach being taken
• supports for businesses and those who have lost their jobs
• supports for vulnerable people in society
• measures to ensure continuity of essential services
• measures to protect vital supply chains

The Health Service Executive (HSE) is implementing a wide range of measures that are unprecedented in their scale and speed in order to face the enormous challenges that COVID-19 will pose in the coming weeks.

The plan will continue to evolve as the situation evolves.

Implementation will continue to be overseen by the Cabinet Committee, which is supported by a Senior Officials Group, and continues to act on the advice of the Chief Medical Officer and the National Public Health Emergency Team.

Further information is available on the government's COVID-19 information page.