No reason to reintroduce restrictions despite high case numbers, says CMO

While Nphet has been stood down, Dr Tony Holohan has proposed a new form of advisory group to the Government. Picture: Julien Behal/PA Wire

The Chief Medical Officer (CMO) has told the Taoiseach that there is no need to reintroduce Covid restrictions.

Micheál Martin spoke to Dr Tony Holohan in the last two days, with the country's top medic telling the Taoiseach that public health advice remains unchanged despite the high number of cases reported in recent days.