First case of Covid-19 in Republic of Ireland being treated in a Dublin hospital.

The HSE is in the process of contacting anyone who was in close contact with the infected man.

The Department of Health has stressed the importance of people reporting symptoms to the appropriate health services in order to prevent Covid-19 from spreading. 

Male patient in the east of the country affected.

HSE contacting those who have been in contact with patient.

US reports first death from coronavirus.

Status Red and Orange wind warnings in place - hurricane force gusts reported in Galway.

5 people have died on Irish roads in the past 24 hours.

Travel disruption for Dart commuters as Pearse and Tara St stations closed for weekend.

Status Orange wind warning comes into effect this afternoon for most of the country.

Status Red wind warning for Clare and Galway.

The WHO has upgraded the global risk of the coronavirus outbreak to "very high" - its top level of risk assessment.