Coronavirus

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Coronavirus / Covid-19

Talking to Children and Young People about COVID-19 (Coronavirus) Advice for Parents and Schools

Statements / Letters from the D.E.S. and the Chief Medical Officer

12 March 2020: Statement from the Department of Education and Skills

02 March 2020: Letter from the Chief Medical Officer to Parents of School & Pre School Children

27 February 2020: Letter to Parents of school children travelling from affected regions

Department of Education and Science

Please click the link below for the most up to date information about Coronavirus from the DES

Coronavirus Hygiene Video

Link to updated Guidance from the HSE

For updated guidance specific to education settings please visit the HSE's Health Protection Surveillance Centre's (HPSC) website

Information Posters

Please click on the posters to download a copy.