Delaying reopening could reduce risk from Indian Covid variant in the UK – ISAG

Members of the Independent Scientific Advocacy Group said the Indian B.1.617.2 variant could pose a risk to the progress made in Ireland.

A group of independent scientists have said plans to reopen the economy further should be delayed by a “few weeks” in light of rising levels of the Indian Covid-19 variant in the UK.

Members of the Independent Scientific Advocacy Group (ISAG) said the Indian B.1.617.2 variant could pose a risk to the progress made in Ireland.