CMO says country can get coronavirus under control once more

Dr Siobhán Ní Bhriain, consultant psychiatrist and HSE integrated care lead, and Dr Tony Holohan, chief medical officer. Picture: Collins

Ireland will get coronavirus under control once more, the chief medical officer said, but half of close contacts are not showing up for follow-up tests.

Dr Tony Holohan was speaking as a further 13 deaths and 1,269 cases were announced and as Ireland goes to level five restrictions at midnight.