Dr Colm Henry: Covid transmission levels 'too high' for schools to reopen

Speaking on RTÉ radio’s Morning Ireland, Dr Henry said he hoped there would be “some approach” which would give priority status to "certain elements of the education sector." Picture: Leon Farrell / Photocall Ireland

The HSE’s chief clinical officer, Dr Colm Henry has said that Covid-19 transmission levels at the moment are too high for schools to reopen.

Speaking on RTÉ radio’s Morning Ireland, Dr Henry said he hoped there would be “some approach” which would give priority status to "certain elements of the education sector."