But public health chiefs warned that Covid-19 infections would rise quickly if people do not keep their social contacts to a minimum. Chief medical officer Tony Holohan said office parties “shouldn’t be happening”, adding that people should avoid crowded situations in the run-up to Christmas. Membership of the group has been expanded to include a range of capabilities in public health, as well as specialised logistics that will be needed to manage delivery of the drug. Meanwhile, the National Public Health Emergency Team reported an additional 306 confirmed cases of the disease last night. The force does not have powers to enforce public health guidelines, it said.

Source: The Irish Times December 01, 2020 07:41 UTC