The HSE is significantly increasing community testing, focussing on contract tracing and we are trying to get the message out about the importance of social distancing.

24,000 people have already responded to the HSE national recruitment drive

Following a meeting with the five main banks, Minister for Finance Paschal Donohoe TD has announced the banks will be offering flexibility to their residential and business customers, including a three-month mortgage break, to help them get through this difficult period. This is on top of the package of business supports announced by the Govt last week.

The National Public Health Emergency Team has made available an analysis of the 271 cases notified as at midnight on Monday.

It’s been announced that schools in Northern Ireland will close from Friday.

Minister Regina Doherty has announced details of the refund scheme for employers, who are paying their employees who have been temporarily laid off.