'Perfect storm' of tourists and pubs threaten Covid-19 progress warns Trinity Prof

Politicians, health workers and members of the public have expressed concerns about social distancing protocols being abided by people drinking outside and inside pubs. Picture: Sasko Lazarov/RollingNews.ie

The reopening of pubs and unrestricted travel from the US presents a perfect storm for a surge in Covid-19 cases according to one Irish scientist. 

Tomas Ryan, Associate Professor at Trinity's School of Biochemistry and Immunology, says they could crush our efforts to stop the virus spreading.