The presenter told colleagues that she is “through the peak” of the condition and is feeling well.
RTÉ presenter Claire Byrne has tested positive for the Covid-19 coronavirus, the national broadcaster disclosed on Monday.
Addressing staff via email, Byrne noted that she made the decision to inform her colleagues “at the earliest opportunity” and that she worked with the Health Service Executive (HSE) contact tracing system over the weekend.
Byrne went on to note that she is now feeling well and is “through the peak” of her condition.
Last week, Byrne conducted the broadcast of Claire Byrne Live from her shed as she self-isolated in response to cold-like symptoms.
"I’m in self-isolation so instead of joining you from the @RTENews studios, I am with you from a link in my shed" – Claire Byrne
Claire has had the symptoms of a cold & based on the new advice from the HSE is self isolating. @SarahAMcInerney is in studio w the latest #CBLive pic.twitter.com/T7p7riD6sD
— Upfront with Katie Hannon (@RTEUpfront) March 16, 2020
Tonight’s broadcast of Claire Byrne Live will go ahead with presenter Sarah McInerney in-studio and Byrne once again contributing via video link.
Bressie, Fair City actor Jim Bartley, Dr Maitiu O’Tuathail (GP), Professor Sam McConkey, Kathryn Thomas and Grainne Gallanagh are all set to feature.
On Monday evening, the Department of Health announced 219 new cases of Covid-19 in the Republic of Ireland alongside two further deaths associated with the virus.
Full report here.
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