The Department of Health is urging people to wear masks in healthcare settings and on public transport as Covid cases make a gradual rise.
Covid patients in hospitals rose by 60 in 24 hours over the weekend and health officials issued the renewed appeal to get back to wearing the masks.
The DOH said: “Wearing a face mask is advised on public transport and in healthcare settings.
“People who are vulnerable to Covid-19 are advised to be aware of the risk associated with activities they may choose to engage in and to wear a face mask for enhanced protection.”
Officials also said that no one should be "discouraged" from wearing a mask anywhere.
Covid advice still active in Ireland
People are still advised to;
- isolate if you are symptomatic (even if you are fully vaccinated and boosted) or if you are diagnosed with Covid-19
- complete your primary and booster programme of vaccination
- continue to manage risk for yourself and others who are more vulnerable. You can do this by wearing masks, physical distancing and avoiding crowds as well as maintaining basic hand and respiratory hygiene
The following is encouraged;
- the continuation of mask wearing on public transport
- the continuation of mask wearing in healthcare settings in line with evolving national guidance
- continuing infection prevention and control measures in early learning settings, school-aged childcare and schools, including ventilation, hygiene measures and advice to stay at home if symptomatic
- current arrangements in place in respect of the schools’, early learning and school-aged care facilities’ antigen testing programme will also continue
