Nphet has warned that any major lifting of restrictions in the coming weeks may result in another significant wave of Covid-19 cases which could last until the middle of the summer. With the rate of daily cases remaining stubbornly high, Nphet urged against easing restrictions over the next four to eight weeks as it could jeopardise progress made in controlling the virus. One source said Nphet want to hold off easing restrictions significantly for another four to eight weeks to reduce the risk of another wave of the virus. The source conceded there would only be a gradual easing of “very few restrictions” next month. Nphet warned that if the health service loses control of the virus now it could result in a wave of new cases which could last into the summer.

Source: Irish Independent March 29, 2021 21:33 UTC