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# NPHET's LETTER

Last year

2022

CMO says PCR testing 'no longer needed' for most under 55s and suggests concluding NPHET

Dr Tony Holohan recommended change to the priority for PCR testing.

Dr Tony Holohan has said that asymptomatic close contacts will no longer need to restrict their movements.

CMO also says it is 'timely' to conclude the work of the National Public Health Emergency Team given this stage of the pandemic.

Taoiseach earlier confirmed that mask-wearing would become optional in most settings.

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