face masks

Here are the places you will still need a mask to travel to in Europe

Here are the places you will still need a mask to travel to in Europe

Not all is changing. The European Union Aviation Safety Agency and the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control have recommended ending the rule that states that masks must be worn while travelling on a plane. The rule had been in effect throughout the entirety of the pandemic, but come 16 May, it will no longer apply. […]

4 years ago

Europe scraps mandatory face masks for air travel

Europe scraps mandatory face masks for air travel

The changes will come into effect next week. As of next week, passengers will no longer have to wear face coverings on EU flights. The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) and ECDC confirmed they are dropping the recommendation for the mandatory wearing of medical masks in airports and onboard a flight. However, they have […]

4 years ago

Most parents now want face masks removed immediately in schools

Most parents now want face masks removed immediately in schools

Do you agree? On a national level, Ireland has removed most remaining Covid restrictions as per today. However, the advice is still for people to wear face coverings when in shops, public buildings, workplaces and on public transport. This also includes children down to third class primary level, who are still wearing masks in school. […]

4 years ago

Masks are making us more attractive, apparently

Masks are making us more attractive, apparently

That’s us told. Turns out the rumours are true, we are better looking when we have our masks on. New research shows that when someone is wearing a face mask or covering, specifically the surgical ones, we tend to be more attractive. The study presented women with 40 males faces between the ages of 18 […]

4 years ago

Face masks are making us more attractive, according to research

Face masks are making us more attractive, according to research

That’s us told. Turns out the rumours are true, we are better looking when we have our masks on. New research shows that when someone is wearing a face mask or covering, specifically the surgical ones, we tend to be more attractive. The study presented women with 40 males faces between the ages of 18 […]

4 years ago

Principals say “clear, consistent and concise” guidance needed on school mask requirements

Principals say “clear, consistent and concise” guidance needed on school mask requirements

“We all have the same aim – to keep schools as safe as possible.” The Irish Primary Principals Network has criticised the Department of Education’s handling of the new mask-wearing requirements in classrooms of third class up. Chief Executive Padraig Clerkin said “clear, consistent and concise” guidance for school communities was needed regarding the requirement […]

5 years ago