Fears of reopening delay as 53 new cases of Covid-19 confirmed

Random Covid-19 testing is to begin at airports because the "international situation is becoming more volatile," Health Minister Stephen Donnelly announced on Sunday. File picture: Brian Lawless

Fifty-three more cases of Covid-19 have been confirmed in Ireland, prompting speculation that the final phase of reopening the country may be delayed again.

The five-day average has now risen from 44 to 47 cases. However, no more coronavirus-related deaths were announced and the source of transmission of more than 90% of the new cases is known.