'Six weeks' until Covid-19 cases drop to 100 per day

Prof Nolan says it is vital that people continue to follow public health guidelines so that restrictions can eventually loosen, and says wearing your mask correctly makes a big difference. Photo: Stephen Collins / Collins Photos

It will be six more weeks until Covid-19 cases hit 100 a day, according to the chair of the Irish Epidemiological Modelling Advisory Group.

Despite a decline in cases from the peak of January, health experts warn that it could be weeks before it drops enough for all restrictions can be eased.