UK variant could lead to fourth Covid wave, scientist warns

Professor Gerry Killeen said there was a need for a 'total societal response' and further tightening of public health restrictions to stave off potentially 'terrifying' infection rates.

A UCC scientist has expressed “alarm” at the current Covid picture in Ireland, which could “get an awful lot worse” and lead to a fourth wave of infections.

Professor Gerry Killeen said there was a need for a “total societal response” and further tightening of public health restrictions to stave off potentially “terrifying” infection rates.