Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald has posted a video confirming her Covid-19 diagnosis.
In a tweet Ms McDonald said: “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.”
McDonald who revealed that she has recovered from the virus, also issued a plea calling on the public to follow guidelines set out by the government.
The Sinn Féin leader said that if everyone wants to keep the virus out of their home they must keep apart and stay safe.
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
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