Martin warns ‘some distance to go’ as coronavirus retreats in Ireland

Taoiseach Micheal Martin is urging vigilance (Brian Lawless/PA)

The trajectory of Covid-19 in Ireland has gone downwards but the country still has some distance to go, the Taoiseach has said.

Micheál Martin said the Government intends to keep the pressure on the virus so that the country can reopen next month.