The Department of Health is urging individuals to put on masks in healthcare settings and on public transport as Covid cases make a gradual rise.
Covid sufferers in hospitals rose by 60 in 24 hours over the weekend and well being officers issued the renewed enchantment to get again to wearing the masks.
The DOH mentioned: “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.”
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Officials additionally mentioned that nobody needs to be “discouraged” from wearing a mask anyplace.
Covid advice nonetheless energetic in Ireland
People are nonetheless suggested to;
- isolate if you’re symptomatic (even if you’re absolutely vaccinated and boosted) or if you’re identified with Covid-19
- full your main and booster programme of vaccination
- proceed to handle threat for your self and others who’re extra susceptible. You can do that by wearing masks, bodily distancing and avoiding crowds as nicely as sustaining fundamental hand and respiratory hygiene
The following is inspired;
- the continuation of mask wearing on public transport
- the continuation of mask wearing in healthcare settings in keeping with evolving nationwide steerage
- persevering with an infection prevention and management measures in early studying settings, school-aged childcare and colleges, together with air flow, hygiene measures and advice to keep at house if symptomatic
- present preparations in place in respect of the faculties’, early studying and school-aged care services’ antigen testing programme may also proceed