Emergency services around Dublin have been busy all day following several received reports of suspected coronavirus cases in the capital.
Multiple ambulance crews had been called out to a number of premises throughout the capital after a surge in calls from people showing severe symptoms of the deadly COVID-19 bug.
On Tuesday, there was a further 69 new confirmed cases of coronavirus in Ireland.
That brings the total number of cases in the Republic of Ireland to 292.
In Northern Ireland, there have been a further 10 confirmed cases of COVID-19.
The total number of cases on the island of Ireland is 354.
Taking to Twitter, the ambulance service said that they had experienced a surge in the number of suspected cases of coronavirus following the announcement.
Those on the frontline treating possible patients were applauded by many who described the workers as "heroes".
One commented: "Thank you to all your staff, frontline and also behind the scenes, for all that you are doing."
Another added: Thank you all for your hard work. Keep up the good work but please also try to stay safe."
Of the new cases, almost 70% are in the east (48) while 13 are associated with the south, 5 are associated with the north/west, and 3 are associated with the west.
Twenty-nine of these new COVID-19 cases are men and 40 are women while in the North, there has been a further 10 confirmed cases of COVID-19.
There have been two deaths in Ireland associated with complications caused by COVID-19. Both had underlying medical conditions.
Dr. Tony Holohan, Chief Medical Officer, Department of Health, said: “Cooperation across the health service has never been more important and I would like to thank our colleagues in their ongoing efforts to help us to prepare for and limit the spread of COVID-19.”
Dr. Ronan Glynn, Deputy Chief Medical Officer, Department of Health, said: “Todays’ meeting emphasised the importance of us all coming together, sharing our perspectives and ensuring that our health workforces are supported and enabled to to respond dynamically at this crucial time.”
