As phase two of Ireland's roadmap to easing Covid 19 restrictions begins, the Health Minister's appealing to people to wear face coverings.
Thousands more businesses will reopen their doors this morning, people can travel anywhere within their county or up to 20 kilometers, and more people can meet up.
The World Health Organisation has updated its guidance advising people to wear masks in shops, on public transport and where social distancing isn't possible.
Minister Simon Harris agrees.
"My appeal to anybody getting on public transport or going into a shop today is to please wear a face covering.
"I'd point out there's a difference between a face covering and a face mask - you can. make a face covering at home, you don't have to go out and spend big money,
"It provides protection, awareness - it's an additional hygiene measure, it's not a magic shield but there's definitely some benefit in doing it."
