Gardaí spat or coughed on 64 times since Covid-19 restrictions began but compliance is high

A recent Garda Covid-19 checkpoint. Pic: Dan Linehan

Gardaí have been spat or coughed on 64 times since new Covid-19 restrictions were brought in.

The Garda figures from April 8 until May 9 also show they had to use anti-spit guards 47 times, and officers have also had to use their new powers 192 times.