Covid-19: Gardaí say 'disgraceful' coughing incidents 'will not be tolerated'

An ambulance in Cork city today. Pic: Denis Minihane.

Gardaí are urging the public to report any incidents of people coughing or spitting at them, saying they will treat such cases “seriously”.

Garda HQ has warned those involved in such behaviour that they could face prosecution and a criminal record.