Covid-19 crisis: Some of us are shouldering a heavier burden than others

The decision-making on how we respond to the Covid-19 crisis needs to be scrutinised, writes Professor Pat O'Connor. 

The tenor of recent comments from the 11 men who make the decisions suggests that cocooning 70 years olds in their own homes is yet again not far from their minds. Photo: Sasko Lazarov/RollingNews.ie

We are facing a crisis with the huge escalation in Covid-19 cases and the rising numbers in hospitals and intensive care units. 

The gravity of the situation was reflected in the Chief Medical Officer’s request for everyone, but particularly the elderly, not to leave their houses, and in the deferral of school openings from January 4 to 11. Yet, horse racing went ahead at Fairyhouse.