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UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson tests positive for coronavirus

Mr Johnson has mild symptoms and will self-isolate in Downing Street.

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by susan muhindi

Covid-1927 March 2020 - 11:28
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  • • He will still be in charge of the government's handling of the crisis, the statement from Downing Street added.
Britain's Prime Minister Boris Johnson leaves Downing Street, as the spread of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) continues. London, Britain, March 25, 2020.

Prime Minister Boris Johnson has tested positive for coronavirus, Downing Street has said.

Mr Johnson has mild symptoms and will self-isolate in Downing Street.

 

"He was tested for coronavirus on the personal advice of England's chief medical officer, Professor Chris Whitty," a statement said.

He will still be in charge of the government's handling of the crisis, the statement added.

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