A member of NPHET has warned that people may be "taking their eyes off the ball" with Level 5 restrictions and increased social gatherings on the streets, in workplaces and at funerals is "demoralising for people who are trying to do their best".
Dr Mary Favier, who is a former president of the Irish College of General Practitioners, said support for restrictions is "fraying around the edges" and rising cases of Covid-19 are due to "complacency and fatigue" among the public.
She called for clear communication from the Government, unions and community leaders to keep public support for the restrictions over the next two weeks.