They are advising caution to countries re-opening schools
Taoiseach Micheal Martin has said he's confident students will be back in the classroom in under six weeks.
The government is finalising its plan this weekend for the full re-opening of schools next month.
The proposals, which will go before cabinet tomorrow, are likely to include hundreds of extra teachers being hired and enhanced cleaning practices being put in place.
Margaret Harris from the World Health Organisation says children and adults will need to take precautions when schools re-open: