British PM Johnson tests positive for COVID-19
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has announced that he is self-isolating after testing positive for COVID-19.
"Over the last 24 hours I have developed mild symptoms and tested positive for coronavirus," he said on Twitter.
"I am now self-isolating, but I will continue to lead the government's response via video-conference as we fight this virus."
The United Kingdom has reported 11 658 COVID-19 infections and 578 deaths to date.
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
