President Michael D Higgins and his wife Sabina have confirmed they have Covid-19.
President Michael D Higgins and his wife Sabina have confirmed they both have Covid-19 after testing positive on antigens this morning
— Emma Tyrrell (Ní Riain) (@EmmaNiRiain) March 4, 2022
After displaying mild symptoms they both tested positive on antigen tests this morning.
They say they will self isolate and the President will continue to work from home.
President Michael D Higgins and his wife Sabina have tested positive for Covid-19. https://t.co/MCDptfWVtg
— Ben Finnegan (@_BenFinnegan) March 4, 2022
In a statement, Áras an Uactaráin 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."