[ad_1] British scientists are competing to try to answer fundamental questions about the Covid-19 virus and its transmission before the government approves the lifting of the current national blockade in the near future. The researchers say that relaxing social distancing should occur only once it is understood why thousands of new disease infections are still … Read more
[ad_1] Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has said that he “does not know” whether the government will be able to relax the current restrictions, which are in force until next month. Varadkar said any changes to the restrictions will be gradual and will happen for several months. Speaking at the Dáil on Thursday, Varadkar also sent his … Read more
[ad_1] Leo Varadkar is “optimistic” that Ireland’s coronavirus blocking restrictions will begin to lift in May. The Taoiseach said the current measures will begin to unfold in phases once the country exceeds its peak in terms of Covid-19 cases. However, the Fine Gael leader insisted that the restrictions should be reintroduced if the infection begins … Read more
[ad_1] A CORONAVIRUS expert said “we need to do better” before the blocking restrictions can be lifted. Ireland will remain locked up for at least three more weeks in an attempt to stop the spread of Covid-19 as the death toll rose to 288. ⚠️ Read our coronavirus live blog for the latest news and … Read more
[ad_1] Some restrictions on movement in Ireland could be lifted in a couple of weeks, said a health services adviser. Cillian De Gascun, chairman of HSE’s expert advisory group on Covid-19, said “real-time” testing and contact location systems would have to be in place before relaxation of the blockade could occur. The death toll from … Read more