Q&A: The health case for border restrictions and full quarantine 

Tighter border restrictions seem to go against an Irish open society, but many health workers and scientists feel even these changes could go further to protect us 

Healthcare workers and scientists are in favour of tough restrictions on travel. Picture: Domnick Walsh

New international travel restrictions are being imposed following advice from Nphet.

Why are so many healthcare workers and scientists in favour of these new rules or even tighter restrictions?