THE MINISTER FOR Justice Helen McEntee has tested positive for Covid-19.
McEntee confirmed the news this morning on Twitter and said she is self-isolating in line with HSE guidance.
She said: “In line with our HSE guidance I am isolating. I am continuing to carry out my duties by working remotely including attending Cabinet.
“The information the HSE has shows that pregnant women or their babies are not at a higher risk if we get Covid-19.”
McEntee announced last month that she is pregnant.
The minister also urged people to follow the public health advice and stay at home.
I was recently tested and have received a positive result for #Covid19. In line with our HSE guidance I am isolating. I am continuing to carry out my duties by working remotely including attending Cabinet.
— Helen McEntee TD (@HMcEntee) January 6, 2021
On 23 December, another Cabinet member the Agriculture Minister Charlie McConalogue tested positive for Covid-19.
The Cabinet is currently meeting to sign off on the closure of schools until February after the Cabinet sub-committee on Covid-19 met last night.
It is understood that Minister McEntee attended the sub-committee meeting remotely yesterday.
It comes as Covid-19 case numbers continue to increase and the numbers in hospital this morning exceeded the previous mid-April peak.
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