The Chief Executive of the HSE, Paul Reid has called on the public to continue to follow of the public health guidance on preventing the spread of Covid-19. "Keep the basics at the front of minds while we cherish the opportunity we may get to meet with our friends and families over Christmas." He said, "no matter what the government decides tomorrow, protect yourselves and your families over the coming weeks by reducing contacts to a minimum, avoiding congregated indoor settings to the greatest extent possible, wear masks, wash hands and keep social distance".
Speaking at the Health Service Executive's weekly Covid-19 briefing, Mr Reid said as the country reopens the HSE will continue to be concerned about a potential "lag effect" between