Reports that the border between northern and southern Ireland may soon be sealed due to arguments concerning vaccines has been discounted both by the taoiseach and a spokesperson from the eu, though reports throughout the months have told of excessive spreading of covid 19 around the border region.
Another possible cause of the surge of covid was the meat industry but recent reports are that animals are being transported back to the field if found to be covid positive at the abattoir.
Britain are opposed to border protocol, both between the north and south and at northern seaports, though health and safety dictates, especially in the case of animals and meat products. Leads to the question, where will the border be?