Public health chiefs mull over number of close contacts allowed post-lockdown

Dr Cillian De Gascun. Picture: Leon Farrell/Photocall Ireland/PA

Public health chiefs are considering a limit on the number of close contacts people can have when the country moves out of lockdown.

Chairman of the National Public Health Emergency Team (Nphet) Dr Cillian De Gascun said they would consider the “specific numbers” of contacts allowed when Level 5 restrictions are eased.