Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 7 July 2020
839. Deputy Róisín Shortall asked the Minister for Health if NPHET has made contingencies to implement localised lockdowns in the event of a localised cluster or outbreak; if so, the level of coordination taking place between NPHET and local authorities to develop local preparedness for such an event; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14411/20]
View answerIn the context of the continuing reopening of society and the economy as provided for in the various phases of the Revised Roadmap for Reopening Ireland, the NPHET has now commenced work on the development of further public health advice to provide for a more nuanced approach to the ongoing future management of the pandemic, which takes into account the evolving epidemiological situation both here and internationally, the understanding gleaned from Ireland’s experience of this disease to date and emerging evidence with regard to factors impacting transmission and control of this disease. This work is also taking into account the possibility of providing for more targeted interventions in the event of a resurgence in the level of Covid-19 than have been undertaken up to now.
