A hotel in Tenerife has been placed on lockdown after an Italian doctor who visited the building tested positive for the coronavirus.
One thousand guests staying at the H10 Costa Adeje Palace have been told to stay in their rooms.
A number of Irish nationals staying in the area have contacted the Department of Foreign affairs and it's providing consular assistance.
Ireland's National Public Health Emergency Team will meet this afternoon to advance preparation for a case being confirmed in Ireland.
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Seven people have died from the virus in Italy and over 200 others are infected.
