The Justice Minister says she has tested positive for Covid-19.
Minister Helen McEntee revealed the news on Twitter this morning.
The information the HSE has shows that pregnant women or their babies are not at a higher risk if we get Covid19.
— Helen McEntee TD (@HMcEntee) January 6, 2021
She is now self-isolating but will carry out her Cabinet duties remotely.
It comes as the Cabinet meets today to discuss putting new public health restrictions in place to curb the spread of the virus.
Minister McEntee is Aurging everyone to follow public health advice and stay at home.
She is also encouraging people to remember how serious the current situation is and says "We must protect our health system and our most vulnerable."
