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The Daily PollPoll: Will you start shaking hands with people again?
As Covid restrictions relax the age-old gesture looks set to make a come-back.
FROM MONDAY ALMOST all Covid-19 health restrictions will be relaxed.
At the start of the pandemic, cutting out hand-shaking was one of the first measures public health experts advised as a means to control the spread of the virus.
With restrictions falling away the age-old gesture looks set to make a come-back.
The Taoiseach gave his seal of approval to hand-shaking while announcing the easing of restrictions last month, saying it’s grand “if you’re comfortable and if you feel safe.”
So, today we’re asking: Will you start shaking hands with people again?
Poll Results:
No, I won't (7482)
Yes, I will (6717)
I don't know (2350)
I never stopped shaking hands (1588)
I never shake hands anyway (952)
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