Holohan: Contact tracing alone cannot reverse Covid-19 spread

Dr Tony Holohan was speaking at the first National Public Health Emergency Team (Nphet) briefing since the country entered Level 5 lockdown. Picture:  Stephen Collins / Collins Photos

Ireland’s contact tracing cannot be used to reverse the spread of Covid-19 alone, the chief medical officer has warned.

Dr Tony Holohan was speaking at the first National Public Health Emergency Team (Nphet) briefing since the country entered Level 5 lockdown.