There are currently no plans to close schools because of the coronavirus outbreak.
That's according to the Department of Education which says it's continuing to review the situation with public health officials on a daily basis.
The Department added that it's important any action taken is necessary and based on the advice of experts.
It's asked that schools don't take it upon themselves to close.
Education Minister Joe McHugh says any decisions regarding schools will be made by the Department of Health.
"The chief medical officer and his team, any decisions, whether it's to do with schools or it's to do with anything, they're the first and foremost people in charge of making those decisions.
