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20th August 2021
12:42pm BST

"The Delta variant has enabled Covid-19 to regain a foothold in Ireland, which puts us all at risk as social contacts and mobility increase. We are closely monitoring the spread of the virus with some concern."
"Please get vaccinated as soon as a vaccine is offered to you. It is also very important that people receive their second dose of vaccine as soon as you are called to do so."
He explained: "You will be fully protected one or two weeks after your second dose, depending on which vaccine you have received."
The Government is due to announce the next steps of the re-opening on August 31. According to The Irish Times, schools and colleges will be the main priority.
They reported: "Government sources stressed that the reopening of schools and colleges will be the priority in September."
It is believed students in secondary schools will be expected to wear masks. However, primary and pre-school pupils will not.Explore more on these topics: