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# Respiratory viruses

This year

2023

Chief medical officer has not advocated for a mask mandate, says Taoiseach

Chief Medical Officer Prof Breda Smyth has urged the public to wear masks on public transport and in crowded places.

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Updated

Jan 10th 2023, 4:16 PM

Last year

2022

Public urged by CMO to wear masks on transport and in crowds to reduce spread of viruses

Prof Breda Smyth said that wearing a mask is not just about protecting ourselves individually, ‘It’s for everyone.’

28.6k

Dec 26th 2022, 6:00 PM