Country star John Prine in 'critical condition' following onset of Covid-19 symptoms

Prine’s wife and Donegal native, Fiona Whelan Prine, has also tested positive for the virus.

American singer-songwriter John Prine is in a critical condition following the sudden onset of Covid-19 symptoms.

In a statement posted to the star's Twitter account, the Prine family confirmed that he had been hospitalised last Thursday and that his condition worsened over the weekend.