Immunovirologist Says The Delta Variant Means Its Less Likely Indoor Dining Can Re-Open On July 5th.

Friday, 25 June 2021 09:23

The variant now accounts for an estimated 20 per cent of cases here

An immunovirology expert says it's looking less and less likely that indoor dining will reopen on July 5th.

NPHET will meet next week to discuss the risk posed by the delta variant before making recommendations about the reopening to Government.

Scheduled reopening of indoor hospitality grows doubtful amid fears of Delta variant https://t.co/aw6jZjBUkz
— The Irish Times (@IrishTimes) June 25, 2021

The variant now accounts for an estimated 20 per cent of cases here, with the HSE warning that figure is likely to increase.

Professor of Immunovirology at UCC Liam Fanning says based on NPHET's cautious approach in the past, he's not optimistic about dining indoors next month.

The chair of the Irish Medical Organisation's GP committee says the Delta variant will impact tourism into Ireland.

International travel's set to resume here on July 19th.

Dr Denis McCauley says the Government might have to consider putting retrictions on British travellers:

Delta variant Ireland: Delta risk fears as air travel reopens with up to 250,000 passengers a week https://t.co/suGqKuX6Ap
— Irish Independent (@Independent_ie) June 25, 2021

The HSE is recommending families rethink communion parties or other gatherings in light of the delta variant.

Chief Operations Officer Anne O'Connor says people need to be cautious about gatherings:

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