Cabinet meeting today to discuss recommendations over spread of coronavirus

The Cabinet are meeting this afternoon to discuss the latest recommendations from the National Public Health Emergency Team (NPHET) on dealing with Covid-19.

The rise in the number of new infections has led to concerns over the planned reopening of schools in two weeks’ time.

Changes to the current restrictions and guidelines will be announced after the Cabinet meeting.

Speaking yesterday, Dr Ronan Glynn, Acting Chief Medical Officer said:

“NPHET will meet tomorrow to review and discuss the case figures that have been reported in recent days and will make any necessary recommendations to Government which are required to protect the vulnerable, continue with the resumption of healthcare services and ensure the safe reopening of our schools.

“The phased reopening of the country has afforded people the opportunity to socialise with each other again.

“However, some are doing this recklessly and undermining the efforts of the majority of people around the country who are following public health advice.”

Yesterday the number of new cases of covid was 56, down from 66 on Sunday and 200 on Saturday.