Dublin s Q102 By Eamonn Falvey Experts say people should be encouraged to use vitamin D supplements in order to help protect them against the severity of Covid 19 and other illnesses.
A report by the Dail s Health Committee recommends a public awareness campaign and other steps to encourage the uptake of the supplement.
Dr Daniel McCartney s a member of the Covid-D Consortium which backs the move.
He says studies show the importance of vitamin D in tackling the coronavirus: