British Prime Minister Boris Johnson tests positive for coronavirus

27 March 2020 - 13:27
By Reuters
Britain's prime minister Boris Johnson
Image: Getty Images Britain's prime minister Boris Johnson

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has tested positive for coronavirus and is self isolating but will still lead the government's response to the outbreak.

"Over the last 24 hours I have developed mild symptoms and tested positive for coronavirus," Johnson said. "I am now self-isolating, but I will continue to lead the government’s response via video-conference as we fight this virus."