Mary Lou McDonald has tested positive for coronavirus.
The Sinn Fein Leader has confirmed that yesterday she received a positive diagnosis for Covid-19.
She was tested on 28th March.
Yesterday I got a positive diagnosis for Covid-19 having been tested on Sat 28th March The Public Health Doctor says I"m no longer infected/ infectious - a great relief after weeks of sickness
My sympathy to every bereaved family. I am heartbroken for you. #COVID19 #coronavirus pic.twitter.com/EopC9RLNyE— Mary Lou McDonald (@MaryLouMcDonald) April 14, 2020
In a statement, Mary Lous McDonald says "The Public Health Doctor informs me that I am no longer infected or infectious, and this is a great relief after weeks of being very unwell.
“I had a setback in my recovery at the weekend and developed post-viral pleurisy in my right lung. I am on medication and responding very well, and I fully expect to be back at work next Monday."
