Ireland is facing a strong likelihood of a second Covid-19 wave, a group of Irish experts have warned. They are calling for a plan for a Zero-Covid island. "Relaxing restrictions before we get to a Zero-COVID island risks a second wave, as seen in Israel, Serbia, Australia and Japan. "Without a Zero-COVID island, the best outcome we can hope for is that the current state of affairs will continue, perhaps for years. "We need a strategic decision at government level to deliberately push towards a Zero-COVID island, with comprehensive community support.

Source: Irish Independent July 15, 2020 07:30 UTC