Gardai were left shocked after discovering a coronavirus-positive woman posting a letter.
The worrying incident happened recently in the south of the country.
Gardai operating a checkpoint stopped a car and asked a couple why they were out during the current restrictions on travel.
A spokesman said: “Gardai in the south of the county encountered a car occupied by a middle-aged couple.
“The female passenger present informed us that she had been recently diagnosed as Covid-19 positive.
“Despite this diagnosis, they were travelling to post a letter.
“They were immediately directed to return to their residence to self-isolate in accordance HSE and Government guidelines.”
The spokesperson added that self-isolation means staying indoors and completely avoiding contact with other people.
Gardai have been operating hundreds of checkpoints across the county.
In recent days a number of drivers have also been stopped and tested for suspected drug-driving and will appear before the courts in future.
