Dr Tony Holohan says mask wearing in primary schools likely to end in weeks

Mask wearing for primary school children is likely to end in weeks as Dr Tony Holohan signals a safe return to normal life.

Speaking at Oireachtas Health Committee yesterday, the Chief Medical Officer said the pandemic was “not over” but it is “safe to return to all activities”.

Deputy Chief Medical Officer Dr Ronan Glynn said the timeline set to review mask wearing for pupils was down to every child having the opportunity to be vaccinated.