Under the changes to the recovered-vaccinated-tested rule, employees in all sectors who are not vaccinated or have recovered from Covid-19 will now need to be tested every 48 hours.

Primary and secondary school students and university students will be tested twice a week. Self-testing remains optional, but it is now recommended for all school children.

Protective masks are obligatory for all in healthcare, education, and social care. They are also obligatory in all services where people are in contact with others.