WHO says Ireland lifted Covid restrictions 'brutally'

Recent research had indicated that voluntary compliance on mask-wearing was two-thirds of the population. Picture: Leah Farrell RollingNews.ie

The World Health Organization's Regional Director for Europe says he is "optimistic but vigilant" in relation to the likely future spread of Covid.

The World Health Organization (WHO) has said Ireland is among a number of countries that lifted Covid restrictions "brutally".