Health chiefs are to review advice on wearing masks in public when they meet on Thursday.
Chief Medical Officer Dr Tony Holohan confirmed the guidance from the World Health Organisation which changed last week will be discussed at a meeting of the National Public Health Emergency Team.
Another five people died of Covid-19 and 19 more cases were confirmed on Wednesday.
There have now been 1,695 deaths and 25,231 cases here.
Critics have hit out at the lack of direction and clarity on the wearing face coverings amid concerns that very few people are heeding advice to use them on public transport and inside shops.
Dr Holohan said; “NPHET will review updated World Health Organisation guidance on face coverings and consider communications regarding appropriate use of face coverings in community settings.”
Deputy Chief Medical Officer Dr. Ronan Glynn revealed 92 percent of patients have beaten the virus. However not all have made complete recoveries.
“There are many who continue to experience longer term effects including fatigue and decreased exercise capacity,” Dr Glynn said.
