NPHET is expected to make a recommendation on exiting Level 5 Covid-19 restrictions later.
It's meeting a day earlier than usual to allow government time to make a decision, ahead of its announcement tomorrow or Friday.
It's likely Ireland will reopen in phases, with retail first, followed by hotels and restaurants, however it's expected wet pubs will remain closed.
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Yesterday marked the second day in a row where the number of new Covid-19 cases was below 300 - with 226 recorded.
Professor of Public Health at UCC, Patricia Kearney, believes we need to stick to the current approach until the numbers are lower:
