One third of indoor diners say Covid-19 certs not checked

For the first time this year, the proportion of people eating and drinking at cafés, pubs and restaurants, both indoors and outdoors, has surpassed the proportion getting takeaway.

A third of indoor diners say their Covid-19 certificates were not checked at cafes, pubs and restaurants while 13% reported at least some staff not wearing masks in hospitality venues.

That’s according to the latest social activity measure from the Economic and Social Research Institute (ESRI) which tracks the public's response to the risk of Covid-19 infection and public health guidelines over time.