RTÉ has confirmed that broadcaster Claire Byrne has been diagnosed with Covid-19. Staff were informed by management on Saturday that a case had been confirmed at the station.
In a statement to her colleagues this afternoon, Ms Byrne said she had tested positive for Covid-19 and added: "I made the decision that I wanted you all to know this at the earliest opportunity.
The HSE contact tracing system worked with me over the weekend. "I am well now and through the peak of the condition and I want to thank everyone who has been in touch with me to express support and in particular, those in RTÉ who spent their weekend dealing with issues that arose as a result of my diagnosis." She said she was getting better and was working with Medmark and