NPHET will today meet to discuss a potential easing of Covid restrictions in the coming days. Speculation is mounting that the 8pm closing time for hospitality will be scrapped while crowds will also increase at indoor and outdoor events. For more on what we might expect to happen Shane spoke to Christine Loscher Professor of Immunology at DCU.

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