A clip of the chyron was posted by a user on Twitter, who aptly noted that new cases of the virus in Ireland do not in fact increase the "UK total" — since, as most are probably aware, the Republic of Ireland is not part of the UK.

"Irish health ministry confirms four more Covid-19 cases in Ireland bringing the total number in the UK to 91,” the full alert read.

The awkward faux pas was quickly noticed by other Irish Twitter users, prompting some to joke that the “Brits are claiming our coronavirus now.”