The Prime Minister of Ireland tested positive for covid-19 before meeting with Biden

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Washington, March 17, Irish Prime Minister Michael Martin tested positive for Covid-19 on Wednesday night and this Thursday It is unlikely that we will meet US President Joe Biden, as is scheduled in the White House Oval Office. The Irish embassy in Washington reported Wednesday afternoon that Martin had a negative antigen test, but then a PCR test was performed and the result was positive. Martin attended the Irish Gala Wednesday night at the National Museum of Construction in central Washington, but had to leave the event in a hurry when he learned he had the virus. It was a pent. US Ambassador to Ireland Daniel Malhall is responsible for explaining to attendees why the Prime Minister was unexpectedly absent from the event, and Twitter CBS reporter Margaret Brennan attended the gala I did it. Biden made a speech during the gala, but had not had direct contact with the Irish prime minister, a senior US official told CBS. Martin was scheduled to meet Biden on Thursday in the White House Oval Office on St. Patrick's Day, which the United States uses to celebrate Irish heritage. Martin and Biden were then scheduled to attend a congressional luncheon hosted by Democratic House Speaker Nancy Pelosi. On Thursday night, the President of the United States and President Jill Biden were also due to participate in the St. Patrick's Day celebrations with the Prime Minister of Ireland and his wife Mary Martin. The White House has not yet announced changes to Biden's official schedule. vests BPM/ICS