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Irish Mirror
Irish Mirror
National
Louise Burne

HSE's Dr Colm Henry says public compliance with Covid masks has 'waned' amid new 'more transmissible strain'

People’s acceptance of public health advice has “waned” as the worst of the COVID-19 pandemic has subsided, HSE Chief Clinical Officer Colm Henry has said.

There have been several calls in recent weeks to reintroduce mandatory mask wearing on public transport and in congregated settings.

The calls have been led by the Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation (INMO) and backed by the Labour Party.

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