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Wearing Facemasks In Public Spaces Around Wicklow To Become Optional

The cabinet has agreed to end the legal requirement to wear a mask from next Monday.

They'll be optional on public transport and in shops and schools.

PCR testing is also set to be scaled down - most under 55s with symptoms won't be eligible to get one.

Health Minister Stephen Donnelly says they'll keep monitoring any new variants that emerge:

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