Indian variant could pose risk to reopening plans as 72 cases detected here  

Dr Tony Holohan warned of the impact of the so-called 'Indian' variant as Nphet reported a further 524 confirmed cases of Covid-19.

The Indian variant of Covid-19 could pose a risk to reopening plans, chief medical officer Dr Tony Holohan.

Speaking this afternoon, Dr Holohan said the National Public Health Emergency Team (Nphet) is closely monitoring variants of concern and is “concerned” about possible higher transmissibility of the virus.