What advice did Nphet give Government about July's reopening?

Taoiseach Micheál Martin at Government Buildings announcing a delay in reopening. Picture: Julien Behal Photography/PA Wire

The most optimistic projection of Covid case numbers in the wake of the Delta variant will lead to 165 deaths by the end of September, Nphet has warned the Government.

The latest letter from Chief Medical Officer Dr Tony Holohan to Health Minister Stephen Donnelly was published as Taoiseach Micheál Martin confirmed the Government will follow Nphet's advice not to press ahead with the reopening of indoor hospitality.