President Michael D Higgins and wife test positive for Covid-19

President Michael D Higgins and his wife Sabina Higgins are isolating after testing positive for Covid-19.

The President's press office confirmed the news on Friday afternoon.

In a short statement they said:

"President and Sabina Higgins, having displayed mild COVID-19 symptoms this morning and having taken antigen tests that have tested positive, will be isolating for the next 7 days.

"The President while isolating is continuing to work from home."