Irish Examiner View: Domino effect of Covid-19 teaches us all a valuable lesson

Cork couple's weekend away led to 30 new cases of coronavirus

Rules around mask-wearing and social distancing remain in place. Picture: PA

Yesterday's Nphet decision that, at this moment, there is no need to move more counties to a higher level of Covid-19 restrictions is very welcome, even if it has more than a ring of good fortune about it. 

It would be foolish to allow this decision to cloud judgment or ease disciplines because that might mean a very different, less welcome decision next week.