 My name is Deirdre Ford. I'm a councillor on Cork City Council in Southern Ireland. Our government and health agencies have put together extensive preparations to safeguard the lives and incomes of our people at this grave time. At local level we are working very closely together to mitigate the effects of COVID-19 on our precious communities. My European colleagues and friends, please obey all advice to stay safe. We are united in diversity and stronger together.