Northern Ireland health minister isolates after Covid-19 close contact

The Ulster Unionists John Stewart (left) and Robin Swann are self-isolating due to coronavirus fears (Niall Carson/PA)

One MLA has tested positive for Covid-19 and six more MLAs are self-isolating as cases of coronavirus continue to surge in Northern Ireland.

Ulster Unionist John Stewart tweeted on Wednesday night that he had been tested after feeling ill and suffering symptoms of a headache, as well as fatigue.