By Brett Campbell
UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson has tested positive for coronavirus and is now self isolating and working from home.
"I've developed mild symptoms of coronavirus - that's to say a temperature and persistent cough," he confirmed in a video posted on his Twitter account.
"On the advice of the chief medical officer I've taken a test and that has come out positive."
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
Mr Johnson said the symptoms started within the last 24 hours as he vowed to keep on working.
"I will continue to lead the government’s response via video-conference as we fight this virus," he wrote.
"Together we will beat this."
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