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WHO Says Ireland Has "Brought Numbers Down" But Still Needs To Be Aware Of Transmission

After five months, a number of restrictions have been eased in Ireland from today. Inter-county trav...
Sarah Stacey
Sarah Stacey

5:40 PM - 10 May 2021



The Last Word With Matt Cooper

WHO Says Ireland Has "Brought Numbers Down" But Still Needs To Be Aware Of Transmission

Sarah Stacey
Sarah Stacey

5:40 PM - 10 May 2021

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After five months, a number of restrictions have been eased in Ireland from today.

Inter-county travel is now permitted, there is increased capacity on public transport, non-essential retail and hairdressers are open by appointment, along with galleries, museums and libraries, and rules have also changed around outdoor meetings.

Dr Margaret Ann Harris, spokesperson for the World Health Organization, joined us to discuss how the country is doing in its fight against COVID-19.

WHO Says Ireland Has "Brought Numbers Down" But Still Needs To Be Aware Of Transmission

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