Speaking at a press conference regarding new rules that are due to come into force on Monday, Health Minister Chris Fearne said that the wearing of masks will still be recommended, however, fully vaccinated people with the booster jab will no longer have to wear a mask in public, provided that they not in a group of more than two people.

He also said that establishments will still have to close at 1am, and that mass events will remain seated for the present time.

Spectators will be allowed to attend sporting events, but will need to be in possession of a valid vaccination certificate.Restaurants and other catering establishments can dispense with the two-metre rule enabling them to work according to their license at full capacity, this is because they will only be accepting vaccinated people with a certificate, the Minister said.

The Government has advised that a vaccine certificate will from Monday, be madatory to gain access to bars and nightclubs, restaurants, social clubs, snack bars, cinemas, pools, spas and saunas, gyms and fitness centres, bowling alleys, theatres, any organised events, casinos, gaming parlours and bingo halls.

Full details and further information  on standards for entry to establishments and events can be found by clicking here.

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