Changes to the isolation rules on close contacts takes effect from midnight tonight.
It means if you're a close contact, have no symptoms and received a booster jab you will no longer need to self-isolate.
However you'll be required to take antigen tests and wear a high-grade mask.
Anyone under 40 who also tests positive on an antigen test won't need a PCR to confirm they've caught the virus.
They'll also be asked to upload their antigen test result on the HSE website, with a system expected to be up-and-running by tomorrow.
The change in rules comes as a further 20,909 cases of Covid-19 were confirmed here yesterday.
INMO "Gravely Concerned Over Change Of Rules
Meanwhile the Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation say their "gravely concerned" over the change in protocol.
Spokesperson, Tony Fitzpatrick, is fearful the change will put more pressure on hospitals.
"We've over 1000 people with Covid-19, on top of that we have 350 people on trolleys."
He also criticised the lack of consultation with healthcare workers from the Government, prior to changing the rules.
