Medical-grade masks and isolation – here's what the CMO has recommended to Government

The Chief Medical Officer wrote to Government on Tuesday, recommending a series of changes to Covid recovery, isolation and close contact rules

In his letter to Government on Tuesday, Dr Tony Holohan said people can be considered 'immunity boosted' from seven days after their third vaccine or up to three months post-infection of the virus Picture: Gareth Chaney /Collins Photos

Close contacts of confirmed Covid-19 cases who have received a booster vaccine will not have to isolate from midnight on Thursday, but should take antigen tests and wear well-fitting FFP2 masks, the CMO has said.

In his letter to Government on Tuesday, Dr Tony Holohan said people can be considered "immunity boosted" from seven days after their third vaccine or up to three months post-infection of the virus.