Face coverings became mandatory during the Covid-19 pandemic.
A midlands GP is welcoming the move to end the wearing of face-masks in hospital settings.
New guidelines from the Health Protection Surveillance Centre means that staff, patients and visitors will no longer need to wear face coverings at acute hospitals.
It's set to come to an end from April 19th at acute hospitals, although they are still advised in certain circumstances.
Masks became mandatory during the Covid-19 pandemic.
Dr. Deirdre Forde from Ceile Medical in Athlone says each hospital will develop their own mandate:
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