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Facemask rules in hospitals to be partially relaxed from mid-April
New guidance marks move away from universal use of masks staff and patients in healthcare settings
The Covid-19 situation has 'improved greatly' despite some surges in community transmission, the HPSC says.
Sarah Burns
Olivia Kelleher
Fri Apr 07 2023 - 16:19
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Sarah Burns
Sarah Burns is a reporter for The Irish Times
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