Tony Holohan to warn of 'ongoing need' for some public health measures

'Covid-19 still poses a risk to public health. In this regard, there will be an ongoing need to retain some public health measures,' said CMO Tony Holohan. Picture: Julien Behal/PA

There will be "an ongoing need" to maintain some public health measures to stop the spread of Covid-19, the chief medical officer will tell TDs and senators tomorrow.

Tony Holohan is due to update the Oireachtas health committee on how the easing of restrictions two weeks ago has gone. In his opening statement, Dr Holohan is expected to tell members that while "the pandemic is not over, the epidemiological profile of Covid-19 nationally provides a broadly positive outlook" but that some measures, such as mask-wearing, will likely remain in place for some time.