Another shutdown of non-Covid healthcare would be catastrophic - IMO

"Covid-19 is no longer under control," said Dr Ina Kelly, Chair of the Public Health Committee of the IMO.

Doctors are warning another shutdown of non-Covid healthcare this year would be a catastrophe.

The Irish Medical Organisation (IMO) is appealing to the public to comply fully with Covid-19 restrictions, saying there is an extremely short window to avoid the health system becoming overwhelmed.