The Taoiseach says older people and those with a long term illness will be advised at some point to cocoon themselves for several weeks during the coronavirus crisis.
Last night Leo Varadkar gave a televised address, calling on people to maintain social distancing and praising the work of the health service.
292 people now have covid-19 in Ireland and the Taoiseach warned that may rise to 15,000 by the end of the month.
Chairman of the Coronavirus Expert Advisory Group, Cillian De Gascun, explains what cocooning is.
