New unprecedented measures to halt the spread of coronavirus come into effect.
All schools, colleges and childcare facilities are shut, while some offices, pubs, gyms, cinemas and restaurants have also announced they will close until the 29th of March.
27 new cases of the virus were confirmed last night bringing the total to 70.
Thousands of people are working from home as indoor gatherings of more than 100 people and outdoor gatherings of more than 500 people have been cancelled.
The government are urging people to remain and say there is no threat to food supplies after scenes of panic buying at stores across the country.
Sam McConkey, Infectious disease specialist with RCSI, says further measures around airports could also be considered:
