No Covid-19 related deaths reported for the first time in 65 days

Chief medical officer, Dr Tony Holohan

For the first time in 65 days, Ireland reported no deaths from the Coronavirus, marking a major milestone in the country’s bid to suppress Covid-19.

Chief medical officer Tony Holohan sounded a note of optimism confirming that the National Public Health Emergency Team (Nphet) will meet today to consider phase two of the lockdown exit roadmap.