Hugging friends and family over Christmas is an ‘extreme risk’ says HSE chief

Speaking at the weekly Covid-19 briefing, Mr Reid said Christmas Day could be ruined by people having to self-isolate if they become infected with Covid-19. File Picture: PA

The head of the HSE has warned that hugging friends and family over the Christmas period poses an “extreme risk”.

Paul Reid urged people to keep a “heightened level of guard” while out socialising over the festive season.