Irish citizens leaving Wuhan to be quarantined in France amid coronavirus concerns

Tánaiste Simon Coveney has confirmed a number of Irish citizens have requested to leave Wuhan in China, where the deadly coronavirus is believed to have originated.

Irish citizens leaving Wuhan to be quarantined in France amid coronavirus concerns
Thu, 30 Jan, 2020 - 06:30
Daniel McConnell

Tánaiste Simon Coveney has confirmed a number of Irish citizens have requested to leave Wuhan in China, where the deadly coronavirus is believed to have originated.

These people are likely to be quarantined in France for up to a fortnight, he said.

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