Families should not hug one another when reunited at Christmas, a source close to NPHET has said.
The advice comes after another 335 people were infected with Covid-19 on Thursday, while another three sadly died.
And now a stern warning has been issued to anyone who is travelling or planning to see their families during the festive season.
A source has told Dublin Live that hugs even lasting seconds shouldn't be permitted.
They added that families should avoid embracing one another at all costs.
The source said: “The advice is to maintain distance and reduce your contacts.
“This is tough to take but it works, sadly.”
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