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Orlaith Clinton

Communities Minister Carál Ní Chuilín self-isolating after family members test positive for coronavirus

Northern Ireland's Communities Minister is self-isolating after members of her family tested positive for Covid-19.

Carál Ní Chuilín says she will be isolating for the next two weeks and working remotely at home.

In a statement on Twitter Minister Ní Chuilín said: "I have written to the Speaker advising him that due to close family members testing positive for Covid-19 and will be isolating for 14 days.

"I will be working remotely at home and fulfilling my responsibilities."

Deputy First Minister Michelle O'Neill tested negative for coronavirus yesterday.

However Minister O'Neill will continue to self-isolate and work remotely after a family member was diagnosed, a spokeswoman said.

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