A further 69 people have been diagnosed with Covid-19, the Department of Health has confirmed. Five are in the north/west, and three are associated with the westThere are now 292 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Ireland. Read MoreThe positive Covid-19 test occurred on Monday - and everyone who was in contact with the individual was informed immediately. "It is really important now to follow the advice of the Health Service Executive (HSE)," he said. He also appealed to anyone with nursing experience to offer their services to the health service.

Source: Irish Independent March 17, 2020 18:02 UTC