The GP at the centre of a coronavirus outbreak in Co Clare sought advice from the HSE following his return from Italy and was cleared to work, it is understood.
Fifteen days ago in her workplace in Milan, life was still normal for Offaly woman Allison Colton and her colleagues at a local training centre.
A leading Cork emergency consultant warned that the rate of coronavirus detections points towards the infection eventually reaching epidemic levels in Ireland.
Donald Trump mocked Joe Biden's cognitive abilities during an event in the former vice president's home town, sharpening his line of attack against the Democratic front-runner.
Secrets. Silence. An economical approach to the truth. Mental reservation. So much damage has been caused because of this approach - no wonder people are losing trust in institutions.
So far, medical advice has focused mostly on the importance of washing our hands - every two hours, with soap and hot water, for 20 seconds each time - which is said to be the most effective way of protecting yourself.