A public information campaign next week will advise the public to wear face coverings or masks on public transport and in shops as the country prepares to begin moving out of lockdown next week. But the campaign is expected to advise people of the need to have face coverings as opposed to face masks, such as those worn by clinicians. Mr Harris told TDs, MEPs and Senators that such face coverings could include ones purchased by the public or given out by supermarkets. And we are thinking around public transport and retail,” Mr Harris told colleagues, according to several Fine Gael sources who recounted his remarks. The easing of restrictions next Monday is expected to see a significant increase in the use of public transport and the reopening of some shops.

Source: Irish Examiner May 13, 2020 14:03 UTC