People in Offaly had mixed reactions to this.
Patients and hospital visitors believe most people will continue to wear face-coverings in healthcare settings - but it's important to have the choice.
From today, the requirement to wear masks in these settings has been lifted - over three years since it was first introduced.
However, the HSE says it's only appropriate in areas where there isn't a high level of Covid-19 in the community.
People in Offaly have mixed opinions on the removal of the mask mandate:
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