Nphet warned the country was in the early stages of a third wave of Covid-19 last week. In a letter to Government, Chief Medical Officer Tony Holohan said were “significant indications” the third wave of infections had begun by last Thursday. Read MoreMr Holohan said Nphet is “particularly concerned” about interactions between older and younger people over Christmas. He said one in 100 of all people aged between 65 and 69 die when they become infected with Covid-19. “For these reason, the Nphet reiterates its strong advice against all non-essential travel,” he added.

Source: Irish Independent December 23, 2020 11:54 UTC