Covid-19: Challenge is to keep numbers low, instead of 'oscillating' up and down, expert warns

An almost empty Plunkett Street in Killarney, County Kerry. Picture: Larry Cummins

Moving Ireland to Level 3 Covid-19 restrictions will not fix the problem, but will stop the virus getting out of control, a leading infectious disease expert has said.

Professor Sam McConkey said Level 3 restrictions will keep the country in a holding pattern.