Minister for Health, Stephen Donnelly joined Kieran on the show to outline changes on testing and close contact rule going to Cabinet tomorrow.

Those with 'boosted immunity' and won't have to restrict movement if you've been boosted through a vaccination, or are vaccinated and have caught the virus which has made you ineligible for a booster...

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