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Michael D Higgins: Irish president and wife test positive for Covid

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President Higgins is to continuing work from his office at 脕ras an Uachtar谩in

Irish President Michael D Higgins and his wife Sabina have tested positive for Covid-19.

A spokesperson said they both displayed mild Covid symptoms and would isolate for the next seven days.

They were tested ahead of a planned visit to a school in Dublin's Ballymun area.

Mr Higgins, who is 80, was first elected president in 2011, before being re-elected to the role in 2018 for a second seven-year term.

He is to continuing work from his office at 脕ras an Uachtar谩in, the official residence of the Irish president.