Employers will no longer be told about their workers Covid-19 test results.
Yesterday, the HSE confirmed the issue had been taking place in some 'exceptional' circumstances in large employments where tests were carried on staff.
However, the HSE now says the practice is being suspended as it seeks advice on the matter from the data protection commissioner.
The death toll from the virus now stands at 1,561, and there are 24,251 confirmed cases.
Chief medical officer Tony Holohan says it's important people's privacy's protected
Wicklow Gets Ready For The Tidy Towns Competition.
4 Wicklow Schools Participating In Phase One Rollout Of New Leaving Cert Subjects
Calls Made For Deer Management Plan In Wicklow
Two Men And Woman Released Without Charge In Connection With Shooting Incident In Delgany.
An 'Indian summer' is expected throughout the county this week.
