‘Critical’ eight-week window to prevent significant fourth wave of Covid-19

Dr Ronan Glynn said that any increase in close contact is likely to see infection rates in the range of which was experienced in January of this year. Picture: Colin Keegan, Collins Dublin

The deputy chief medical officer (CMO) has said that there is a "critical window" over the next eight weeks which could lead to a "fourth wave of infection".

Dr Ronan Glynn said that any increase in close contact is likely to see infection rates in the range of which was experienced in January of this year.