NPHET to be discuss possible restrictions for Roscommon later this week

Roscommon is once again in the spotlight for possible restrictions due to a steep rise in Covid 19 cases in the county.

There were 15 new positive cases reported in the county last night - they were among 363 cases.

The Head of the HSE Paul Reid says we need to 'call-out' behaviour that could significantly impact the spread of Covid-19.

However he doesn't believe fining people is the right course of action.

NPHET will meet tomorrow to discuss whether additional restrictions are needed in Roscommon m Galway, Monaghan, Roscommon and Cork.

HSE CEO Paul Reid says it's not just gatherings of students that need to be criticised.