Mask wearing for primary school children is likely to be stood down at the end of the month, Deputy Chief Medical Officer Dr Ronan Glynn has indicated.
And he said that he expects NIAC to make a recommendation on booster jabs for children aged under 15 in the next 2-3 weeks.
While Chief Medical Officer, Dr Tony Holohan said there may not be a case for an extra booster jab for the whole population in the coming months.