The first death linked to coronavirus in Ireland has been confirmed.
The woman who contracted the virus died in a hospital in the east of the country. It's understood she was elderly and had an underlying illness.
She was being treated in hospital initially for respiratory problems when she was diagnosed with COVID 19.
A further update on this death and the number of cases will be given by the National Public Health Emergency Team this evening.
Chief Medical Officer with the Department of Health Dr Tony Holohan has offered his condolences to the family and friends of the Covid-19 patient who has died.
"I would like to extend my condolences to the family and friends of this patient.
"I urge the media and the public to respect their privacy at this difficult time.
"We continue our efforts to interrupt the transmission of this virus. It will take all of us, collectively to succeed. Please continue to follow public health advice."
University Hospital Waterford confirmed their first case of Covid-19 last night, a male inpatient, he was moved from Medical 7 to an isolation room on Monday.
