NPHET will meet today to advise the government on the further easing of Covid-19 restriction this Friday.
So-called ‘Freedom Day’ would see many of the last remaining rules lifted, such as limits on large gatherings and night-time openings for pubs and nightclubs.
It comes amid rising infection rates and hospitalisations, with 1,380 new cases confirmed yesterday, and 470 covid patients in hospital.
A final decision on lifting restrictions will be made by Cabinet tomorrow.