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Rise in Delta variant could delay full re-opening on July 5th

Jonathan Duane
Jonathan Duane

08:10 23 Jun 2021


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Taoiseach hints international travel may only be open to fully vaccinated people.

The Taoiseach has suggested the next stage of easing Covid restrictions could be delayed over concerns about the Delta variant.

Micheal Martin has told the Irish Independent "nothing can be guaranteed".

He also said the government “wouldn’t be afraid” to delay reopening if that was the advice from Nphet.

As it stands, planned reopening of indoor hospitality, as well as plans to increase numbers allowed in households, and at weddings, and larger indoor and outdoor gatherings is scheduled for July 5th.

The Taoiseach also hinted the re-opening of international travel on July 19th will only apply to fully vaccinated people.

Ireland is due to join the European Digital Covid Certificate on July 19th.


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