The average number of close contacts for those testing positive for Covid 19 has fallen to 3 from an average of 5 last week and an average of 6 last month. The HSE's Paul Reid said this was a good development and shows that we all have the power to stop the virus.

Is this a sign that level 5 restrictions are working? Catherine Motherway, former President of the Intensive Care Society of Ireland is joins the Breakfast NT team to discuss.