Three further cases of Coronavirus have been confirmed in the Republic of Ireland.
It means there are now 24 people now diagnosed with Covid-19 here.
One of the latest confirmed cases is a woman based in the south of the country.
She is a healthcare worker who got the virus following close contact with a confirmed case.
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The two other newly confirmed cases are females in the south of the west of the country.
They contracted the virus after coming into close contact with other confirmed cases.
Dr. Ronan Glynn, Deputy Chief Medical Officer, Department of Health, said;
“We are particularly aware that older people may have additional concerns and worries about the spread of this disease. To ensure they have access to the information they need Alone has established an information helpline at 0818 222 024.
