Two-thirds of Irish troops serving in Kosovo test positive for Covid-19

It is understood that three Irish troops tested positive for coronavirus in the middle of last week, but this number had more than doubled by Friday. File picture: Denis Scannell

At least eight Irish soldiers serving in Kosovo have tested positive for coronavirus following an outbreak among peacekeeping troops on the NATO-led mission.

The number represents two-thirds of the Irish contingent currently serving with the Kosovo Force (KFOR).