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Banks, credit unions and post offices have been added to the list of workplaces where wearing of face coverings is mandatory

Face coverings now mandatory in banks, post offices

Banks, credit unions and post offices have been added to the list of workplaces where the wearing of face coverings is mandatory.

Business • 26 Jan 21

The Minister for Health cited public health and security reasons for the decision

Financial union wants face coverings made mandatory

The Financial Services Union has criticised a refusal by the Minister for Health to make the wearing of face coverings in banks, post offices and credit unions compulsory for customers.

Business • 15 Jan 21

Shenda Burchell donated masks to essential workers

The mask makers of 2020

2020 saw the birth of the mask makers. Fiona Alston reflects on those times with three of Ireland's finest.

Boost My Business • 23 Dec 20

Dr Ronan Glynn said it appears around 90% of people are wearing face coverings where appropriate

NPHET warning over improper wearing of face coverings

Acting Chief Medical Officer Dr Ronan Glynn has warned that the improper wearing of face coverings could increase the risk from Covid-19.

Coronavirus • 01 Sep 20

CHIME says that people living with deafness or acquired hearing loss often rely on lip reading, which cannot be done where a face mask is being worn

Face covering issues for people with hearing loss

A charity for people experiencing deafness and hearing loss has asked the National Public Health Emergency Team to consider recommending transparent face shields as a reasonable alternative to face masks.

Coronavirus • 14 Jun 20

EasyJet said it would restart domestic flights in Britain and France from 15 June, before adding other destinations later

EasyJet to restart flights in June with masks for all

British low-cost airline EasyJet said a small number of flights would restart on June 15 and that passengers and cabin crew would all be required to wear masks when travelling.

Business • 21 May 20

Aer Lingus and Ryanair passengers will have to wear face coverings during flights

Face coverings will be used on Aer Lingus and Ryanair

Aer Lingus has said that all passengers on its flights from 21 May until 31 August will have to wear face coverings from the time they board the aircraft until they are inside the airport they are travelling to.

Business • 19 May 20

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