'I was very clear': Tony Holohan told Health Minister of his concerns about rise of Covid-19 cases

'I was very clear': Tony Holohan told Health Minister of his concerns about rise of Covid-19 cases

Dr Tony Holohan told the Nphet press briefing on Wednesday that he had phoned Stephen Donnelly before and after the meeting

Health Minister Stephen Donnelly was aware of CMO Dr Tony Holohan's concerns about a rise in Covid-19 cases before Nphet met on Sunday, prompting calls for clarity from the opposition.

Dr Holohan told the Nphet press briefing on Wednesday that he had phoned Mr Donnelly before and after the meeting, at which it was decided that Nphet would recommend going to level 5 restrictions nationwide.

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