By Q Radio News
The Northern Ireland Secretaryof State, Brandon Lewis is to self-isolate after coming into contact with someone who has since tested positive for COVID-19.
In a tweet, Mr Lewis, who is also the MP for Great Yarmouth, said: "I am now self-isolating in line with Government guidance."
I have been informed that I have recently come into contact with someone who has since tested positive for coronavirus. While I do not currently have any symptoms, I am now self-isolating in line with Government guidance.
— Brandon Lewis (@BrandonLewis) October 29, 2020
Only last week the Health Minister and the Finance Minister were both advised to self isolate because of close contact with someone infected with the virus.
There are also a number of MLAs currently self-isolating, with the UUP MLA John Stewart testing positive for hte irus.
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