The Chief Medical Officer has said there will be a role for non-medical grade face coverings in the community as part of the response to Covid-19.
Dr Tony Holohan said that there will be communication in the coming days on the nature of these coverings, as well as their effective use.
Speaking at the Department of Health this evening, Dr Holohan said that "perhaps" the use of coverings may be recommended in situations such as retail stores or on public transport.
However, he also cited the importance of continued hand hygiene and physical distancing while using face coverings. He said there will be a role in community settings for face coverings that are not of a medical grade.