COVID-19 Public Information Booklet in Irish and English

"Public Information Booklet" and "Leabhrán Eolais don Phobal", two booklets, Coronavirus COVID-19 Public Health Advice published by Health Service Executive and Government of Ireland Rialtas na hÉireann, April 2020

Every household in Ireland received this information booklet at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. This leaflet detailed what coronavirus is, the major symptoms – cough, fever, shortness of breath or breathing difficulties, how to protect yourself and how to self-isolate. Throughout the pandemic restrictions and guidance changed so people were advised to keep checking official websites or news reports for the latest updates.

Public health information in Ireland was published in national and local papers weekly and almost always on a yellow background. The colour scheme was also used by local government and private businesses.

Details

Category:
Public Health & Hygiene
Object Number:
2023-15
Materials:
paper
Measurements:
overall (each): 210 mm x 148 mm
type:
booklet

Parts

COVID-19 Public Information Booklet in Irish

"Leabhrán Eolais don Phobal" (Public Information Booklet) Coronavirus COVID-19 Public Health Advice published by Health Service Executive and Government of Ireland Rialtas na hÉireann, April 2020

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Every household in Ireland received this information booklet at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. This leaflet detailed what coronavirus is, the major symptoms – cough, fever, shortness of breath or breathing difficulties, how to protect yourself and how to self-isolate. Throughout the pandemic restrictions and guidance changed so people were advised to keep checking official websites or news reports for the latest updates.

Public health information in Ireland was published in national and local papers weekly and almost always on a yellow background. The colour scheme was also used by local government and private businesses.

Measurements:
overall (each): 210 mm x 148 mm
Materials:
paper
Object Number:
2023-15/1
type:
booklet
Image ©
The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum

COVID-19 Public Information Booklet in English

"Public Information Booklet", Coronavirus COVID-19 Public Health Advice published by Health Service Executive and Government of Ireland Rialtas na hÉireann, April 2020

More

Every household in Ireland received this information booklet at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. This leaflet detailed what coronavirus is, the major symptoms – cough, fever, shortness of breath or breathing difficulties, how to protect yourself and how to self-isolate. Throughout the pandemic restrictions and guidance changed so people were advised to keep checking official websites or news reports for the latest updates.

Public health information in Ireland was published in national and local papers weekly and almost always on a yellow background. The colour scheme was also used by local government and private businesses.

Measurements:
overall (each): 210 mm x 148 mm
Materials:
paper
Object Number:
2023-15/2
type:
booklet
Image ©
The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum