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NPHET member feels schools and colleges should re-open before live entertainment

Aug 19, 2021 09:55
By Shannonside News
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NPHET member feels schools and colleges should  re-open before live entertainment

A special meeting took place with the Minister on Wednesday to speed up the re-opening of gigs and events.

A member of NPHET says reopening schools and colleges is a priority over restarting the entertainment industry.

Senior Ministers and health officials are meeting later to map out a plan to end Covid-19 restrictions.

Cabinet won't sign off on the plan, which is expected to outline when events can take place, until the end of the month.

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Covid-19 adviser for the Irish College of GPs and member of NPHET Dr Mary Favier says there's a fear hospitals' will be overwhelmed if we reopen too quickly.

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