Covid cases to stay between 400 and 500 per day when schools reopen

Deputy chief medical officer Dr Ronan Glynn said the issue was discussed at a meeting yesterday afternoon. Picture: Stephen Collins/Collins Photos

The number of Covid-19 cases is expected to remain between 400 and 500 per day in early March when schools are due to reopen on a phased basis.  

A briefing from the National Public Health Emergency Team heard the latest Covid-19 modelling indicated the pace of Ireland's exit from the third wave will be slower than previously expected.