The next seven days are "vital" in Ireland's ongoing battle to curb the spread of coronavirus, according to Chief Medical Officer Dr Tony Holohan. The next 7 days are vital. Now is the time to #FlattenTheCurve,'' he declared on Twitter. Dr Holohan urged everyone to play their part by taking the following steps.

Covid 19 School Closure Update: LSOM is closed to students and members of the public. There will be no lessons until at least Monday 20th April. Teachers are currently making contact with students to arrange online tutorials.