Nphet to be stood down; officials recommend mandatory masks to be scrapped

If the advice is accepted by the Government, mandated mask wearing will no longer apply in schools, public transport, taxis, in retail settings and certain workplaces. Picture: Gareth Chaney/Collins

The Chief Medical Officer Tony Holohan has proposed a new structure for the National Public Health Emergency Team (Nphet).

It comes as Nphet is to advise the Government that the requirement to wear masks in most settings will become advisory.