Harshita
LONDON: The UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced on Friday that he has tested positive for the pandemic COVID-19. After showing some mild symptoms, the chief medical officer advised him to get tested for the disease, said the Prime Minister's Office.
Johnson currently is in self-isolation at his 10 Downing Street residence and will continue to lead the government in handling the outbreak of the virus through video conferencing.
Also Read: Donald Trump To Discuss COVID-19 Pandemic With Xi Jinping Over Phone
In a tweet, the British PM wrote along with a video, "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."
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
"After experiencing mild symptoms yesterday, the Prime Minister was tested for coronavirus on the personal advice of England’s Chief Medical Officer, Professor Chris Whitty. The test was carried out in No 10 by NHS staff and the result of the test was positive," said a Downing Street spokeswoman. She further said, "In keeping with the guidance, the Prime Minister is self-isolating in Downing Street. He is continuing to lead the government’s response to coronavirus."
Earlier this week, the Prince of Wales Prince Charles was tested positive for the novel coronavirus.
