By James Ward, PA
Mask wearing could become a thing of the past for fully vaccinated people, the Tanaiste has suggested.
The US Centre for Disease Control and Protection (CDC) has advised that fully vaccinate people can “resume activities without wearing a mask of physically distancing”, except where required by law or local regulations.
Asked if Ireland would introduce the same measures, Leo Varadkar said the advice of the CDC has tended to be adopted in Ireland.
A Garda walks past a new mural at Dublin’s Grand Canal Docks by the artist Chels (Chelsea Jacobs), reflecting the uncertain future of children due to Covid-19 restrictions (Brian Lawless/PA)