Well Done Ireland.
I read an article from italien citizen explaining the various stages and denial.
Basically people carry on like it won’t affect them until you have an exponential explosion in cases. Mind you places like Spain and Italy have a lovely greeting of kissing both cheeks is also one of the worst things you can do when a virus like this is doing the rounds.
Do what you are told, get rid of it. Then fingers crossed and touch wood we can get back to something normal and get the economy going again with as little loss of life as possible.