Claire Byrne has confirmed that TV host Claire Byrne has been diagnosed with COVID-19.
The presenter had been in self-isolation and presented segments of Claire Byrne Live from her “garden shed” last week.
The broadcaster has revealed that RTÉ staff were informed by management on Saturday that a case had been confirmed at the station.
“I made the decision that I wanted you all to know this at the earliest opportunity,” Claire said in a statement.
“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.”
Despite her diagnosis, Claire will still presenter Claire Byrne Live via Skype tonight from her home.
Before being in self-isolation last week, Claire had been seen coughing while hosting the show in studio the Monday before, but followed correct etiquette and coughed into her elbow.
