Facemasks will be scrapped in schools immediately if Nphet advises

Education Minister Norma Foley says she will accept the advice that comes out of tomorrow's Nphet meeting

Nphet is due to meet tomorrow to discuss the remaining Covid restrictions, including the need for facemasks in schools.

The Education Minister will move to immediately scrap mandatory facemasks in schools if Nphet advise this.

Nphet is due to meet tomorrow to discuss the remaining Covid restrictions, including the need for facemasks in schools. It has been suggested that Nphet could recommend that the wearing of face coverings become a personal choice.