Q&A: Why is the government rejecting Nphet advice?

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The decision of the Government to reject the demand from the National Public Health Emergency Team (Nphet) is a significant move and represents the first major rebuff of public health advice.

“The relationship between Nphet and Government has changed forever,” said one government minister. Yet, to move 24 counties to level 3 in line with Dublin and Donegal is seen as a proportionate response by government.