British Prime Minister ‘Boris Johnson’ tests positive for Covid-19

Boris Johnson and British Health Secretary Matt Hancock have both tested positive for Covid-19.

Mr Johnson stated “over the last 24 hours I have developed mild symptoms and tested positive for coronavirus,”.

Although he is self-isolating, Johnson has made it clear that he will still lead his government’s response to the outbreak.

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

-Sam Fitzsimons