Health experts will decide today whether mass gatherings should be cancelled because of the coronavirus.
The National Public Health Emergency Team will give guidance on St Patrick's Day parades and other big events.
Dr Tony Holohan, from the Department of Health, says there's been only one confirmed case of the illness in the Republic.
He says he will update the public again later today;
"We anticipate being in a position to provide guidance for the organisers of gatherings of all sizes to enable them to risk assess for themselves and we think that this will be a means of providing a clear and coherent position."
Impact
It comes as up to 8,000 of Google's staff in Dublin will work from home today, as a precaution.
An employee showed flu-like symptoms yesterday but it's not a confirmed case of Covid-19.
While Twitter has told staff members around the world to work from home if they can, to try to contain the spread of the infection.
Employees in Hong Kong, Japan and South Korea have no choice but to work remotely, because of government restrictions.
The social media giant says offices are being deep cleaned for those who do need to go in, and staff are being reminded of personal hygiene practices.
Here at home, DCU says there's been no confirmed case of the illness on its campus, despite speculation overnight.
Elsewhere the Pope has tested negative for the coronavirus.
Pope Francis cancelled a Lent retreat for the first time because he's suffering from a cold.
Italian media says he has tested negative for the infection.
