Delta variant 'will be a slow burner', warns Taoiseach

Martin emphasises testing, tracing, and accelerating the vaccination rollout in long battle against Covid

Micheál Martin told Fianna Fáil TDs and senators that despite challenges the EU digital Covid cert will come into effect on Monday week. Picture: Julien Behal

The Delta variant of Covid-19 “will be a slow burner” and remains an ongoing concern despite progress made, Taoiseach Micheál Martin has told a meeting of his party.

Addressing the meeting, Mr Martin said that notwithstanding those worries, the much-awaited EU digital Covid cert to allow the return of international travel will come into force on Monday week, despite challenges.