Is it time to review the national lockdown in favour of local and regional Covid-19 restrictions?

Given the significant variation in infection levels countrywide, with some areas almost virus-free, the time may be right to consider the possibility of a more local response rather than locking down the entire country and economy

A garda checkpoint pictured on Victoria Quay Dublin. Picture: Stephen Collins/Collins Photos

As a nation, we are slowly and steadily crushing the third wave of Covid-19. Some counties and local areas, however, are doing better than others, begging the question – is it time to consider a more local or regional response to Covid-19?

The concept is not a new one and has been mooted by public health doctors and experts over the past year as a better way to manage outbreaks and contain viral spread at ground level.