The Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, Boris Johnson, has tested positive for coronavirus.
The prime minister, who disclosed this in a tweet on Friday, said he only has mild symptoms assured he will still be coordinating the government’s response to the pandemic via video-conference.
Over the last 24 hours I have developed mild symptoms and tested positive for coronavirus.
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
— Boris Johnson #StayHomeSaveLives (@BorisJohnson) March 27, 2020