The Latest Breaking News from NPHET

Face masks Ireland: NPHET meeting with Government could be its final one as mask rules set to change

Chief Medical Officer Dr Tony Holohan will meet with the Taoiseach today

Dublin Live · Feb 17, 2022

Covid Ireland: Mask rules set to change in settings such as schools as NPHET to hold crunch talks

Chief Medical Officer Dr Tony Holohan as well as other public health officials will meet on Thursday afternoon

Irish Mirror · Feb 17, 2022

Latest update on face masks in classrooms ahead of crunch NPHET meeting as petition signed by over 14,000 presented to Dail

'Let the children smile' is the message from TD Mattie McGrath in his call for face masks in the classroom rule to be scrapped

Irish Mirror · Feb 16, 2022

Taoiseach Micheal Martin believes we should keep wearing masks even after NPHET lifts mandate

He stressed that his stance on masks was his own personal view and would not influence decisions if NPHET gives the go ahead to get rid of the mandatory requirement

Irish Mirror · Feb 12, 2022

When will Ireland be free of all Covid rules? Dr Tony Holohan and government decision coming very soon

NPHET will meet on February 17 to discuss the impact an easing of restrictions will have on the country

Irish Mirror · Feb 12, 2022

Taoiseach give update on future of face masks as he pinpoints date when latest Covid changes could happen

It comes as the Deputy Chief Medical Officer Dr Ronan Glynn has indicated NPHET will give the green light for primary school pupils no longer needing to wear face masks in school at the end of February

Irish Mirror · Feb 3, 2022

Covid Ireland: All we know about new advice to be announced this month - from booster jabs to masks

The news comes as NPHET said it is ‘broadly’ satisfied with the current level of protection against Covid in Ireland

Irish Mirror · Feb 2, 2022

Ireland will 'continue to see high level of Covid-19 infection', say health officials

The exact future of the National Public Health Emergency Team (NPHET) is yet to be determined

Irish Mirror · Feb 2, 2022

Covid Ireland: Dr Tony Holohan gives update on whether population will need another booster jab

NPHET are due to meet again on February 17 and give updated advice to Government on remaining Covid measures

Irish Mirror · Feb 2, 2022

Dr Tony Holohan to advise 'ongoing need' for some Covid measures as Omicron 'unlikely to be last variant of concern'

The CMO is expected to take questions from TDs and Senators on Wednesday at the Health Committee

Irish Mirror · Feb 1, 2022