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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 bbc news

Nairobi27 March 2020 - 14:23
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• He will still be in charge of the government's handling of the crisis, the statement from Downing Street added.

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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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