Masks back in shops, buses and trains as CMO says we're in 'eye of virus storm'

Professor Smyth urged the public to be extremely wary when shopping, commuting and socialising this Christmas after a huge spike in Covid cases this month. ferghalthehack

Mask-wearing on public transport, in shops and at mass this Christmas is back after being strongly recommended by the CMO Breda Smyth and the HSE’s Covid chief, Colm Henry.

There were 120 cases of Covid cases diagnosed in hospitals reported to the Department of Health on Wednesday morning, with 19 cases in ICU. “Our population and society has demonstrated how we can act in solidarity with one another and that we do care for one another.The country’s top doc added: “Wear that mask on public transport and also in the shopping period over the coming week, it’s really important to wear a mask on public transport…. There are a lot of vulnerable people who do attend religious services, so I think it’s important that you make that key decision.

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