People planning on cancelling holidays due to the virus are being told it is unlikely that they will be offered any refunds
The latest two cases to be confirmed in the UK originated in Italy and Tenerife.
The Department of Education has issued advice to schools and the HSE is handing out information at ports and airports.
People planning on cancelling holidays due to the coronavirus are being told it is highly unlikely that they will be offered any refunds.
The Department of Foreign Affairs has advised Irish citizens not to travel to 11 towns in the North of Italy and to avoid All Non-essential Travel to China.
Speaking to RedFM News Ciaran Mulligan, of Blue Insurance, says they have seen a dramatic rise in the number of people purchasing travel insurance as a result of the virus