'Restricting children's activities outside school not the answer to Covid surge' 

NUI Maynooth Professor Paul Moynagh says after-school activities, many of which are outdoor, are low risk compared to being in classrooms.

A leading immunologist has expressed "surprise" at Nphet's call for parents to limit children's activities to prevent the spread of Covid-19, saying the focus should instead be on making schools safer.

NUI Maynooth Professor Paul Moynagh said after-school activities, many of which are outdoor, are low risk compared to being in classrooms with 30 other children.