Quotes OF THE WEEK

‘These are radical actions aimed at saving as many people’s lives as possible in the days and weeks ahead.’

An Taoiseach Leo Varadkar, after announcing stricter measures limiting people’s movements and asking them to stay home until Easter Sunday.

‘Legends, just brilliant, Ireland at its best. Thank you An Garda Síochána, all in this together and we will get through coronavirus.’

Health Minister Simon Harris, responding to the efforts of community gardaí to help older people out by doing their shopping and changing flat tyres.

‘Over the last 24 hours I have developed mild symptoms and tested positive for coronavirus. I am now self-isolating.’

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson, announcing on Twitter on Friday, that he has Covid-19.

‘I’ve never signed anything with a “t” on it before. I don’t know if I can handle this one.’

US President Donald Trump, as he approves a $2.2trillion coronavirus relief package.

‘For all of you worried that I don’t look well, it’s probably because I’ve started doing my own make-up.’ ITV newsreader Mary Nightingale, as non-essential workers remain at home.

‘The next person I see suggesting ways to fill all this new-found free time is getting a seven-month-old child in the post.’ Author Eithne Shortall, tweeting her reaction to the tsunami of advice on social media.

‘This bringing up humans, I hate it… Acting is a walk in the park compared to it.’ Sherlock actress Amanda Abbington says being a mother is tough.