Health Minister Stephen Donnelly and Chief Medical Officer Tony Holohan are to meet with Limerick TDs to discuss the rising number of new Covid case in the county. “Today we are reporting a significant increase in cases in Limerick with incidence increasing sharply to 411/100,000,” he said on Twitter. Read MoreHe will urge TDs to push home public health messaging around indoor gatherings and socialising. Government sources said a local lockdown is not currently on table and it is hoped it will not be necessary if public health regulations are adhered to. “Things will get worse before they get better, but we are hopeful we will overcome this outbreak with the help of the public availing of walk-in testing and adhering to Public Health guidelines,” said Dr Mai Mannix, Director of Public Health Mid West.

Source: Irish Independent June 03, 2021 19:58 UTC