Simon Harris has tested positive for Covid-19.
The Minister for Higher Education, and former health minister, confirmed in an Instagram post that he had tested positive for the virus.
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“Hi everyone,” he posted.
“Woke up feeling a bit rotten today and took an antigen test. Unfortunately it is positive.
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“Will be working away from home for next few days.
“Suggestions to occupy the time in isolation also welcome!”
Mr Harris, a regular presence on social media who helped lead the response to Covid-19 at the start of the pandemic, received a flood of well-wishes after confirming that he had tested positive.
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Fine Gael senator Martin Conway posted: “Take care Simon.”
