Over 1,000 Irish scientists and doctors have called on the Government to take 'resolute' actions to completely suppress the virus.
As the country begins to reopen, the group is calling for the widespread wearing of masks, faster testing and contact tracing, the testing of visitors at airport, and a review the lockdown.
One of those who signed the letter is DCU Professor Anthony Staines.
He says the government needs to provide greater guidance on the wearing of face masks.
"I think there should be a wider use of masks.
"Countries which have brought this down successfully, many of them, not all of them, have used masks widely,.
"I think we need to be clearer about our advice and guidance, and really start thinking about using them until this is gone in most places."
