Covid-19 spread 'effectively suppressed' but no end in sight for restrictions

936 new cases but spread of Covid-19 ‘effectively suppressed’

Chief Medical Officer, Dr Holohan said it is 'really important' that people do not 'expect' a loosening of the lockdown, which has been in place since March 27

Lockdown restrictions look increasingly unlikely to be lifted in the coming weeks as health officials and senior Government figures warn against complacency in the general population.

Despite the spread of the coronavirus being “effectively suppressed”, concerns about increased transmission mean that health officials remain cautious about potentially lifting the measures, which are due to remain in place until May 5.