Christmas flights home in doubt as Covid travel risk ‘simply too high’

Dr Tony Holohan, chief medical officer, at a press conference at the Department of Health on Tuesday October 27. Photo: Collins Photos

Eilish O'Regan and Cormac McQuinn

CHRISTMAS homecomings around the country’s airports are now in doubt as chief medical officer Dr Tony Holohan warned the Covid-19 risks around international travel are still “very substantial” at this time.

Dr Holohan also cautioned parents about the risks of children from different families getting together for Halloween parties.