British prime minister Boris Johnson tests positive for Covid19

He also added that he would continue to lead UK government's response to the pandemic via video conference

Update: 2020-03-27 11:44 GMT
File photo of Boris Johnson

London: British Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced on Friday 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."

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