Health experts will decide today whether mass gatherings should be canceled because of the coronavirus.
The National Public Health Emergency Team will give guidance on St Patrick's Day parades and other big events.
Up to 8,000 of Google's Dublin staff will work from home today as a precaution after an employee showed flu-like symptoms - but it's not a confirmed case of Covid-19.
Twitter has also asked staff members around the world to work from home if they can, to try to contain the spread of the virus.
The social media giant says offices are being deep cleaned for those who do need to go in, and staff are being reminded of personal hygiene practices.
DCU says there's been no confirmed case of the illness on its campus, despite speculation overnight.
Up to 70% of the world's population could have coronavirus in a year's time, according to a leading Irish virologist.
Advice on how to properly wash your hands and avoid infection from the @WHO. #coronavirus #COVID19 pic.twitter.com/Oa4t5Pm4EI
— HSE Ireland (@HSELive) March 2, 2020
