Coronavirus: New measures to combat spread in Ireland to be announced
Harris warns the disease may be 'with us for a considerable period of time'
New measures to combat the spread of Covid-19 are also likely to be announced following a meeting of the National Public Health Emergency Team, which will be considering fresh advice from the European Centre for Disease Control. File photograph: New York Times
The Government is to set up a special Cabinet committee on the coronavirus threat, with Minister for Health Simon Harris warning the disease may be “with us for a considerable period of time”.
Taoiseach Leo Varadkar is to chair the committee, which will assess the impact of Covid-19 and oversee a cross-Government response. Mr Harris is to brief Cabinet on Ireland’s preparedness today.