Clearly we're flattening the curve but we need more progress, say health experts

Social distancing measures have seen the infection rate drop from 33% to 15%.
Clearly we're flattening the curve but we need more progress, say health experts

Social distancing measures have been credited with driving down the country's Covid-19 infection rate.

Experts on the National Public Health Emergency Team welcomed data showing the infection rate has dropped from 33% to 15% since restrictions on public life were first introduced earlier this month.

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