‘Green zones’ or regional restrictions could provide path out of pandemic

The changing Covid-19 picture has prompted calls for regional or more localised restrictions.

The Government has been urged to forego blanket Level 5 restrictions in favour of local lockdowns in areas with Covid-19 hotspots.

As the April 5 review date for restrictions moves closer, official figures show that Covid-19 is thriving in some counties but has been almost crushed in others.