Medical experts are split on the risks to children from the Delta variant of Covid-19, as thousands of pupils remain out of school. However, other experts, including those on the National Public Health Emergency Team (Nphet), have said the risks can be mitigated. She said: “The picture that we have seen over the summer in terms of close contact positivity has not changed. Vaccination rates and public health measures are significantly lower in the US than here, with the HSE saying this should mitigate the situation. Dr Collins said even though Delta is more transmissible, the same public health measures work.

Source: Irish Examiner September 13, 2021 19:30 UTC