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Poll: 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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