Person to person contact was minimized in Ireland to reduce the spread of COVID-19 due to the pandemic .
Social distancing measures led to delayed deliveries of parcels and letters.  the wake of fake news and rumours circulating online – including claims that a military-enforced `` status red lockdown '' would be enforced from 11:00 on Monday 16 March – ministers and the head of the Defence Forces made calls for people to be more responsible with the information they shared online and to only trust reputable sources .
2020 coronavirus pandemic in the Republic of Ireland