CMO: We don't need law to make us wash our hands, so why do we need one for masks?

Prof Breda Smyth: 'Vaccines are actually working, which is why we had a normal Christmas.' Picture: PA Wire

Almost one million people have had a winter booster against Covid-19, the chief medical officer has said, as she urged people to wear masks in high-risk situations.

This comes as the HSE warns Covid-19, flu and RSV will put increasing pressure on the health system for up to 10 more weeks.