Coronavirus: Government rules out directing people to wear face masks in public

The government has ruled out directing people to wear face masks in public in an effort to slow the spread of Covid-19.

The HSE's Professor Martin Cormican addressed the issue at the media briefing today, stating that there has been no change to the advice for the general public in relation to face masks, as it appeared unclear to the public whether or not surgical or medical masks should be worn in public spaces like buses or supermarkets.