'Coherent messaging' on Covid needed as Nphet role changes

Clear and consistent messaging on Covid-19 must be provided by the Government to replace the work done by Nphet, a leading medic has said. Picture: Paddy Cummins /Collins Dublin

Clear and consistent messaging on Covid-19 must be provided by the Government to replace the work done by the National Public Health Emergency Team (Nphet), a leading medic has said.

Amid reports that Nphet is to be disbanded in October, Taoiseach Micheál Martin said Ireland will soon enter “a new era” in managing the virus.