An Taoiseach Leo Varadkar, has today announced from Washington DC, that schools, colleges and public facilities are to close until March 29th
The news comes as the Covid-19 virus has taken hold in Ireland. There are currently 43 confirmed cases of the virus in Ireland, with one death being attributed to the virus. There have not yet been any confirmed cases of the virus in Co.Wexford.
There are now over 126,000 confirmed cases of the virus worldwide. The virus is certainly in a growth phase in Europe, with the situation in Italy being particularly concerning. More than 4,800 people have died worldwide who had contracted this virus. However, it is also worth noting that over 68,000 people have recovered from the virus.
People are advised to follow the information provided by the HSE in the image below:
