Holohan to consider shortening Covid-19 isolation period

It comes as a further 11,741 cases of Covid-19 have today been confirmed.

The chief medical officer is to consider shortening the seven-day isolation period for those who test positive for Covid-19.

The decision to review the period was made at a meeting of the Cabinet health committee after it was briefed on the current situation by CMO Tony Holohan. Dr Holohan will review the isolation period and make a recommendation to Health Minister Stephen Donnelly.