Government is expected to announce plans for easing Covid restrictions following a Cabinet meeting today. Among the changes expected is a relaxing of the 5km travel limit, allowing two households to meet outdoor in public spaces; a return to sports training for children and youth teams; and a resumption of golf and tennis . Joining us this morning to discuss this further is Liam Fanning, Professor of Immunovirology at University College Cork.

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