There are fears foreign travel could lead to a 'very serious spike' of Covid-19 in Ireland, new Health Minister Stephen Donnelly has said - as he admits clarification on advice must be clarified quickly. Speaking on Newstalk Breakfast this morning, Mr Donnelly said that the government is working “very urgently” to clarify travel advice. He said that a surge in travel abroad would lead to a second wave and additionally put pressure on healthcare spending. “What the CMO has continuously expressed and reiterated again this week is a very serious concern for a second wave of Covid if there is a big increase in foreign travel. “The current advice is against all non essential overseas travel.”“The CMO is concerned that a lot of foreign travel could lead to a very serious spike and potentially a big second wave.

Source: Irish Independent July 02, 2020 08:48 UTC