Doubts emerge about October 22 reopening

Medical experts are also issuing stern warnings over the continued spread of the virus, with cases surpassing 2,000 again on Wednesday as hospitals come under increasing pressures. File picture: Andy Gibson

Doubts are emerging over the planned reopening of society next week, with the Taoiseach warning he cannot guarantee the October 22 return will go ahead.

Medical experts are also issuing stern warnings over the continued spread of the virus, with cases surpassing 2,000 again on Wednesday as hospitals come under increasing pressures.