With schools and colleges to remain closed until 19 April, here's a reminder for children - and parents - about the measures we should be taking to stop the spread of coronavirus. Let's get one thing straight at the start - while it probably feels like you're on holiday, this time off school is not a holiday.

It is a time to follow government guidance on physical distancing and the restrictions on outside movement to flatten the Covid-19 curve in Ireland.

In fact, the longer you treat it like a holiday, the longer these restrictions will be in place - and then the restrictions might restrict your actual holidays!

Every single person has a part to play in slowing down the spread of the coronavirus. So how do you play your part? Hold your

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