SCHOOLS will not be taking and extended mid-term break later this month to help curb the spread of Covid-19, Health Minister Stephen Donnelly has said. Mr Donnelly said that there's "very good news" that schools are "not contributing to a rise in numbers". Mr Donnelly said it is "impossible" to be able to say now what Covid-19 restrictions will be like in Ireland at Christmas. Expand Close Minister for Health, Stephen Donnelly TD during a meeting between coalition party leaders & medical officers at Government buildings last week. Photo: Gareth Chaney/Collins / FacebookTwitterEmailWhatsapp Minister for Health, Stephen Donnelly TD during a meeting between coalition party leaders & medical officers at Government buildings last week.

Source: Irish Independent October 11, 2020 15:00 UTC