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Do I still need to wear a mask on Ryanair flights? Latest rules for Irish tourists heading to Spain, Portugal and more

The advice for the mandatory wearing of face masks in airports and on board flights across Europe was changed on Wednesday

Irish Mirror

Face mask rules on Ryanair, EasyJet, TUI and Jet2 flights in Europe after travel change

Here is what four of the UK’s major airlines are doing in response to the revised guidance.

Daily Record

Ryanair, British Airways, easyJet, Jet2 face mask rules as airlines issue update

The European Union have announced that they will be lifting the mandatory face mask rule on flights and in airports from next week. Major airlines have since updated their policy.

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Ryanair clarify face mask rules for Greece, Portugal, Italy, Spain, Malta and more

Nottingham Post

Ryanair to drop face masks on flights to EU countries - excluding 15 destinations

The rule will remain in place on flights heading to 15 EU countries - including Spain.

Daily Record

EU to drop mask mandate for flights

Rules will change on 16 May

The Independent UK

List of holiday destinations that will continue to enforce the face mask rule on flights to and from Ireland

"From that date, face masks will be optional on all Ryanair flights except those flights to/from the 15 EU States where masks remain mandatory on public transport"

Irish Mirror

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Ryanair clear-up face mask rules for Spain, Portugal, Italy and other top Irish tourist destinations

Fliers may have to wait for face masks rule on flights to be properly lifted

Irish Mirror

Ryanair says face masks will still be mandatory on flights to 15 EU countries

The update to the health safety measures for air travel was issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) and European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) this morning

Dublin Live

Ryanair to drop face mask rules on EU flights - except for 15 countries

Ryanair is dropping its face mask rules on flights for passengers after the EU announced that coverings are no longer mandatory - but some holiday hotspots such as Greece and Spain haven't made the cut

Daily Mirror

'Mandatory' face-covering rules on European flights lifted from next week

Requirement will be dropped when rules change on Monday but vulnerable passengers told they should still wear a mask

Wales Online

EU to scrap face masks on planes and airports from next week

Face mask rules on planes are set to change in the EU as face coverings will no longer be mandatory on flights or in airports

Daily Mirror

Dublin Airport: Huge boost for holiday-makers as face masks not required on planes

The news will come as great news for holiday-makers as they plan their summer getaways

Dublin Live

Face mask rules on board flights in Europe to be dropped from next week

Both the EASA and ECDC agreed to lift the measure due to the latest developments in the pandemic.

Daily Record

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Evening Standard

EU to drop Covid face mask rule for airports and flights in Europe

The EU will drop its mandatory face masks rule in airports and on flights from next week.

Irish Mirror

Irish holidaymakers to get huge boost within days as face mask advice for flights to Europe dropped

The advice for the mandatory wearing of face masks in airports and on board flights across Europe was changed on Wednesday

Dublin Live

Symptoms of mystery hepatitis strain in children as Ireland confirms cases

Parents are being urged to watch out for the signs and symptoms of hepatitis in children

Irish Mirror

Symptoms of mystery hepatitis strain that has killed at least one child as Ireland confirms cases

Parents are being urged to watch out for the signs and symptoms of hepatitis in children after an outbreak of a mystery strain has led to at least one death and 17 needing liver transplants.

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Irish Mirror

Irish parents warned of common Salmonella symtoms as five kids hospitalised due to Kinder outbreak

“The processing step involving buttermilk was identified as the possible contamination point" for the affected Kinder products

Benzinga

Europe Holds Second COVID-19 Booster Dose For People Aged Under 80 Years

European Medicines Agency concluded that it is too early to consider using the fourth dose of either Pfizer Inc (NYSE:

Asharq Al-Awsat

No Evidence to Support Widespread Use of Fourth COVID Shot, Say EU Agencies

EU health agencies said on Wednesday there was no evidence to support the use of a fourth dose of COVID-19 vaccines developed by Pfizer and Moderna in the general population, but they recommend a second booster for people aged 80 and above. There is no clear evidence in the European…

Reuters

EU investigates chocolate-linked salmonella outbreak before Easter

Europe's health agency said on Wednesday it was investigating dozens of reported and suspected cases of salmonella linked with eating chocolate in at least nine countries.

Los Angeles Times

Russia spread anti-vax lies in Ukraine. Will it cause a COVID crisis for Europe?

Long before Russia launched its military assault on Ukraine, its citizens had been targeted for years by another Russian campaign — one designed to undermine confidence in Western vaccines and the governments offering them to their citizens.

The Guardian - UK

Boosters increase protection against death from Omicron in over-50s to 95% – UKHSA; UK records 338 deaths – as it happened

Protection against death increases to around 95% two weeks after receiving a booster dose, UK health agency says; UK reports another 96,871 Covid cases

Asharq Al-Awsat

EU Faces Threat of Prolonged 'Twindemic'

Influenza has returned to Europe at a faster-than-expected rate this winter after almost disappearing last year, raising concerns about a prolonged "twindemic" with COVID-19 amid some doubts about the effectiveness of flu vaccines. Lockdowns, mask-wearing and social distancing that have become the norm in Europe during the COVID-19 pandemic knocked…

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