Country at ‘trickiest moment’ in pandemic and must avoid a ‘misstep’

Assistant secretary-general at the Department of the Taoiseach Liz Canavan: 'When it comes to Covid-19 outdoors is far safer... When planning your day’s activities, think safe, and think outdoors.” Picture:Gareth Chaney/Collins

More people are meeting and spending more time outdoors, a Government media briefing has heard.

The latest data from the Social Activity Measure, or SAM, study shows while social activity has increased since the beginning of April, people are taking precautions by meeting fewer people and spending more time outdoors or in local parks and amenities.