"This is not Northern Ireland!" Blunder as wrong Covid posters go up in Sheffield

The posters, which are emblazoned with the strapline of the UK Government Northern Ireland, have gone on display at a number of locations across the city centre.

The designs, which encourage people to get a test if they are displaying coronavirus symptoms, also encourage users to download the Northern Ireland Covidcare app.

Eagle eyed Michael Lee, who spotted one of the posters near the Peace Gardens, said: “Er.. This Sheffield, South Yorkshire not Northern Ireland!

"Someone’s put wrong posters up, seen them all over town!”It is not clear who is responsible for the wrong posters being displayed.

It is not the first time Sheffield has got itself in a muddle over Ireland.

On St Patrick’s Day 2019, Sheffield Council had to apologise after the Welsh flag was flown over the Town Hall on Ireland’s national day.