The Republic's latest case of the coronavirus is in the East of the country.
He's male and is associated with travel from northern Italy.
It comes as three new Covid-19 cases were been confirmed in Northern Ireland last night, also linked with travel to Northern Italy.
There are now 19 confirmed cases of the coronavirus in the Republic and 7 in the North.
The National Public Health Emergency Team says there is a risk to patients of acquiring COVID-19 from an exposed health care worker.
It's decided to adopt the guidance of the Expert Advisory Group, to be implemented in Cork University Hospital and Limerick Hospital immediately.
