Irish holiday hotspots in Spain are being locked down in a desperate bid to prevent the spread of coronavirus as the country declares a state of emergency.
Nightclubs, pubs and discos in Ibiza and Majorca have been ordered to close, along with gyms and sports facilities, casinos and game rooms as doubts are cast on Britons' spring and summer getaways.
The Balearic government has also ordered bars, restaurants, theatres and cinemas to reduce their capacity by at least a third.
Residents have been instructed to stay at home for the next 15 days.
The Department of Foreign Affairs have issued the following advice on Spain: "For the moment, we recommend against non-essential travel to Spain (including the Balearic and Canary Islands).
"A significant number of cases of novel coronavirus (Covid-19) have been confirmed in Spain. The highest incidences are in Madrid, Vitoria and Labastida in the Basque Country, Catalonia and the Rioja region.
"If you are in Spain, you should monitor developments regularly and follow the advice of local authorities."
