It's certain now that there will be many chapters in Ireland’s Covid-19 story. While the plot lines may change from time to time, the central character remains coronavirus.
The journey may be moving from a roadmap to a series of colour codes, but it’s the same story. We know how it started - but the ending remains a mystery.
And no-one quite knows what each new page will reveal. There are going to be many twists and turns in this dark drama. Every person has a role to play in this storyline, as we are all contributors to the outcome.
The restrictions in the three counties Kildare, Laois and Offaly have been very difficult for the residents there. During the week, Dr Ronan Glynn, the Acting Chief Medical Officer, said that these measures