The HSE have said that the Coronavirus risk is still low but has warned that it could change in future.
In a post on Twitter, the health authority confirmed that the first case was diagnosed in Ireland.
They confirmed that the man is currently being treated at a Dublin hospital and every procedure is being carried out to official protocol.
The HSE say that the risk currently remains low and advised the public to carry out their daily routines such as go to work or school as normal.
A case of COVID-19 has now been identified in the Rep of Ireland. The person is receiving treatment in hospital, with appropriate infection prevention measures. The risk to the general public is still low. This risk may change. People may continue to go to work, school, as usual.
— HSE Ireland (@HSELive) March 1, 2020
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