Reopening Of Pubs May Have To Be Put On Hold

There's been an average of 44 new infections over the last five days.

A leading expert says there's "no question" the re-opening of pubs might have to be delayed if the number of coronavirus cases continues to rise.

There's been an average of 44 new infections over the last five days - with the Acting Chief Medical Officer warning of a "concerning" trend.

Pubs that only serve alcohol are due to re-open on August 10th as part of phase 4 of easing restrictions.

Mullingar's Kingston Mills, an immunology professor at Trinity College Dublin, says that may have to be put on hold:

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