That's the message from an infectious disease specialist
It comes after the World Health Organisation reported the biggest one-day increase in cases since the outbreak.
183,000 cases were registered yesterday globally, prompting fears of a second wave in parts of Asia, but also in Europe.
Germany saw a sharp rise in its reproductive rate or 'R' number in recent days.
Professor Sam McConkey from the RCSI says Ireland can take steps to ensure the same doesn't happen here: