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All Covid-19 restrictions to be lifted next Monday
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All Covid-19 restrictions to be lifted next Monday
Words: Eva O’Beirne
Face coverings will no longer be compulsory in shops, on public transport, in schools or at work from Monday 28 February.
There will be an ‘advisory’ in place for people on public transport to wear masks but it will not be a legal requirement. Masks will still be required in health-care settings. The restrictions on schools and childcare which will see social distancing, pods and staggered breaks will be removed also.
😷 Taoiseach also confirms the requirements to wear facemasks, in areas other than healthcare, will be stood down on Monday 28 February.
— Gavan Reilly (@gavreilly) February 18, 2022
They will remain advisory in schools, transport and retail but not mandated. Cabinet will sign off on changes next Tuesday.@VirginMediaNews
Taoiseach Micheál Martin said the Government made this decision as Ireland is “moving from the emergency phase of the pandemic to a new transitionary phase.”
Tánaiste Leo Varadkar said he believes people will continue wearing masks after restrictions are lifted and indicated that it could become a social norm.
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