Fully reopening schools after Easter could lead to Covid-19 surge – UCC scientist

UCC scientist Gerry Killeen published a summary of international research papers showing that closing schools had helped to reduce viral spread. Picture: Denis Minihane

There is a real risk that Covid-19 infection rates could surge in the coming weeks after Easter and the full reopening of schools, UCC scientist Gerry Killeen has warned.

The epidemiologist has issued a stark warning that viral transmission rates could rise by between 20%-40% because of the more infectious nature of the UK B117 variant.