'Care and caution' urged as reproductive rate 'at 1'

The National Public Health Emergency Team has said there is an "immediate need to take care and caution", as the reproductive rate of Covid-19 in Ireland now stands at, or above, 1.

Prof Nolan said an increase in this rate would be expected when the number of cases of the virus was rising. Also speaking at this evening's briefing, Acting Chief Medical Officer Dr Ronan Glynn said that NPHET has also recommended that "all visitors to healthcare settings including hospitals, GP practices and pharmacies", should wear face coverings.

Dr Glynn said he did not want to target a particular age group, but wanted to reiterate the point that people needed to be safe. Dr Glynn said that we would only begin to see any bounce in numbers from the most recent easing of restrictions around now.Quarantine requirements end for some travellers to Northern Ireland We are at 1,071,581 downloads of the #CovidTrackerApp. That's 29% of the adult population over 16 in Ireland. With your help, we will get over 30% today. Let’s keep it going. Download the app here➡️ https://t.co/sq3sb5PGj1 pic.twitter.

However, she said there are risks of a second surge and local outbreaks are being taken into account as part of the HSE's plans.

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