The second phase of relaxing coronavirus restrictions in the Republic of Ireland has begun.
Shops can now reopen but people must adhere to social distancing measures.
The opening times will differ so as to avoid unnecessary crowding.
All units in shopping malls will also reopen as from next week. People will not be allowed to gather around benches.
Libraries are to reopen in phases as from this Monday.
People will be able to travel up to 20km from their home or anywhere in their own county. The restriction was 5km initially.
The travel restriction will be removed at the end of June when phase three of relaxing the measures is scheduled.
Hotels, bars and restaurants are set to reopen in phase three.
Prime Minister Leo Varadkar signaled that his caretaker government would fast-track its plans to reopen the country. He said on Friday that its five-phase plan had been reduced to four stages.
As part of relaxing coronavirus measures, groups of up to six people can meet while keeping social distance.
25 people can now attend a funeral. Prior to this, only 10 people were allowed to pay last respect to their loved ones.
Groups of 15 people can meet for outdoor sporting activities and playgrounds can reopen.
The final phase of reopening the country is set for July 20.
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