PEOPLE are being advised to wear face coverings on public transport and in shops but have been warned they’re not a “magic shield” against coronavirus. Face coverings aren’t being recommended for children under-13 and they won’t be a legal requirement for the rest of the population. Another reason it can’t be mandatory as some people may have allergies to wearing face coverings and they may not be suitable for people with autism and other conditions. He said this is why face coverings are being advised instead. Chief Medical Officer Tony Holohan said face coverings can’t be seen as “as some kind of magic shield in relation to this disease".

Source: Irish Independent May 15, 2020 17:37 UTC