Primary schools need better support to tackle Covid, says Prof Staines

Professor Anthony Staines: Vaccinations will make a big difference for secondary schools but concerns remain for younger children. Picture: Denis Minihane

With up to 1,200 children a day being identified as close contacts, a public health expert has warned that primary schools must be better supported to tackle Covid-19.

Professor of Health Systems at Dublin City University Anthony Staines said vaccinations will make a big difference for secondary schools but concerns remain for younger children.