A four-star hotel in Tullamore, Co Offaly has temporarily closed after a suspected Covid-19 cases outbreak.
The Bridge House Hotel closed after it was reported 20 people from a group of 40 who stayed there had tested positive for the virus.
It is believed the group stayed at the hotel from September 6 to September 10.
And all staff are to get tested as a result of the outbreak in the hopes of containing the virus.
In a statement the hotel said that following advice from the HSE they were advised to close.
A spokesperson said: "The health and safety of employees and guests is the number one priority for our hotel.
"Since reopening we have worked tirelessly to ensure a safe environment in-line with all Government public health guidance, including from the Department of Health and the HSE.
"However, regrettably, we confirm that we have been notified by the HSE of a confirmed cluster in a group of guests who stayed at our hotel last week.
"We are working closely with and co-operating fully with the HSE.
"All potential close contacts are being contacted by the HSE."
GPs in the area have received advice from the HSE over what is being described as a "significant Covid-19 incident".
The group is said to have socialised in a number of bars and restaurants in the area although it is hoped the infection was not spread.
On Tuesday five further cases were confirmed in the county although since then there has been two or less each day.
