PM Boris Johnson tests positive for coronavirus
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London: Britain’s Prime Minister (PM) Boris Johnson has tested positive for coronavirus and is self-isolating in Downing Street, he revealed on Friday.
The PM posted a message on his Twitter feed: “Over the last 24 hours I have developed mild symptoms and tested positive for coronavirus.”
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“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,” he insisted, adding the “#StayHomeSaveLives” hashtag.
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 (@BorisJohnson) March 27, 2020
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PM had previously declined testing for the coronavirus after coming into contact with a minister who had also tested positive for COVID-19.