VIDEO: UK PM Boris Johnson tests positive for Coronavirus
The Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, Boris Johnson has tested positive for Coronavirus (COVID-19).
His symptoms are mild and he will continue to lead the government response to the virus while he self-isolates, a Downing Street spokesman told the BBC.
In a video post on Twitter, Mr Johnson said he developed mild symptoms and tested positive for coronavirus over the last 24hours.
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He posted: "I am now self-isolating, but I will continue to lead the government’s response via video-conference as we fight this virus. Together we will beat this. #StayHomeSaveLives".
He said he will continue to lead the UK from his home after testing positive for COVID-19.
"I can continue, thanks to the wizardry of technology, to communicate with my top team and lead the national fightback against the virus," he said.
Watch the video below;
Over the last 24 hours I have developed mild symptoms and tested positive for coronavirus.
— Boris Johnson #StayHomeSaveLives (@BorisJohnson) March 27, 2020
I am now self-isolating, but I will continue to lead the government’s response via video-conference as we fight this virus.
Together we will beat this. #StayHomeSaveLives pic.twitter.com/9Te6aFP0Ri