By Greg Murphy
Additional reporting by Press Association
27 new cases of Covid-19 have been confirmed in Ireland, according to the Department of Health.
Twenty-two cases are associated with local transmission, two are associated with community transmission and three are associated with travel.
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Three of the new cases are in intensive care units bringing the total number of patients in ICU to six.
There are now 70 confirmed cases in the Republic of Ireland.
Taoiseach Leo Varadkar announced on Thursday that schools, colleges and other public facilities will close for a fortnight from Thursday evening, as part of measures to tackle the Covid-19 outbreak.
Useful information
- The HSE has developed an information pack on how to protect yourself and others from coronavirus. Read it here
- Anyone with symptoms of coronavirus who has been in close contact with a confirmed case in the last 14 days should isolate themselves from other people - this means going into a different, well-ventilated room alone, with a phone; phone their GP, or emergency department - if this is not possible, phone 112 or 999 and in a medical emergency (if you have severe symptoms) phone 112 or 999
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Alone
- ALONE, the organisation that supports older people has launched a national support line and additional supports for older people who have concerns or are facing difficulties relating to the outbreak of COVID-19 (Coronavirus) in Ireland.
- The support line will be open Monday to Friday, 8am-8pm, by calling 0818 222 024
