DUBLIN, Mar 18 (NNN-AGENCIES) – Irish Prime Minister, Micheal Martin, tested positive for COVID-19, while on a visit to the United States, his office said in a news release yesterday.
In a statement, President Michael D. Higgins sent his good wishes to Martin.
“I was so very sorry to learn of this news breaking, while the Taoiseach (prime minister in Irish) was busy representing Ireland in the United States, leading up to our National Day,” he wrote.
“I wish the Taoiseach a speedy recovery and also wish him further success with the continuation of his programme in Washington.”
Martin is currently in the United States on the occasion of St. Patrick’s Day, a national holiday in Ireland that falls on March 17 every year.
Martin tested positive on the eve of his scheduled meeting with U.S. President, Joe Biden, in the Oval Office of the White House, Irish national radio and television broadcaster RTE reported.
The meeting eventually took place by video.
Martin is self-isolating and is feeling well, RTE said.
