Taoiseach Leo Varadkar said we’re in a very different phase when it comes to dealing with Covid. Photo: Gareth ChaneyA legal mandate to wear face masks is unlikely to return, despite highly spreadable new variants of Covid, Taoiseach Leo Varadkar said. Mr Varadkar said such a prospect is “unlikely,” even as more masks are seen back on the streets with people opting for self-protection. Asked if mask-wearing could be encouraged again in wintertime, the Taoiseach said “I think that’s very unlikely”. Mr Varadkar said the acute hospital system would be able to cope, even with an upsurge in the Pirola strain.

Source: Irish Independent September 11, 2023 09:53 UTC