Taoiseach says mandatory mask-wearing will 'no longer apply' next month as 8,593 new cases confirmed

However, he stressed the guidelines will remain in healthcare settings and on public transport

Speaking in Brussels, Micheál Martin said the government will be accepting Nphet’s advice in relation to mask-wearing.

Taoiseach Micheál Martin has said regulations relating to mask-wearing and other Covid-19 restrictions will “no longer apply” after February 28.

The Department of Health confirmed 4,821 cases through PCR tests while as of Thursday, 3,772 people registered a positive antigen test through the HSE portal, totaling to 8,593 Covid cases.