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''I'm absolutely flabbergasted at this hasty decision''

From Monday, most primary school children and those in childcare facilities who are identified as...

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17.45 22 Sep 2021


''I'm absolutely flabbergasted at this hasty decision''


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From Monday, most primary school children and those in childcare facilities who are identified as close contacts of a confirmed case of Covid-19, but have no symptoms, will no longer have to restrict their movements, or get tested.

The automatic contact tracing of close contacts will also end, following advice from Chief Medical Officer Dr Tony Holohan.

John Boyle, General Secretary of the Irish National Teachers' Organisation, joined Kieran to discuss...

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