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Taoiseach hints Delta variant could disrupt national reopening plans

Jun 23, 2021 07:24 By Shannonside News
Taoiseach hints Delta variant could disrupt national reopening plans
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Current hospital numbers are at their lowest in nearly 10 months.

The Taoiseach has suggested the next stage of easing Covid restrictions could be delayed over concerns about the Delta variant.

Micheal Martin has told the Irish Independent "nothing can be guaranteed" because of the more transmissible strain.

He's also hinted the re-opening of international travel on July 19th will only apply to fully vaccinated people.

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DCU Professor of Health Systems, Anthony Staines, believes indoor dining might have to be delayed beyond July 5th:

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