People who have returned from travel must wear mask for 14 days, committee to hear

Dr Tony Holohan. Picture: Sasko Lazarov / RollingNews.ie

People who arrive in Ireland or who have returned from travel must wear a mask and avoid crowds for 14 days, the Chief Medical Officer Dr Tony Holohan will tell TDs today.

In his opening address to the Oireachtas Transport Committee, Dr Holohan will say those returning must pay close attention to maintaining two metre distance, hand hygiene, wearing face covering and avoiding crowded situations for a full 14 days, even if they are not asked to restrict movement for that period.