Boris Johnson, UK’s Prime Minister has tested positive for the deadly COVID-19.
Boris made the announcement on his Twitter account by posting a video confirming that he had taken a test and the results came out positive for COVID-19.
Over the last 24 hours I have developed mild symptoms and tested positive for coronavirus.
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
— Boris Johnson #StayHomeSaveLives (@BorisJohnson) March 27, 2020
Boris continued to assure that he would lead the country via video and work from home.
The Prime minister tested positive 3 days after placing the UK on a police-enforced lockdown with drastic new measures in the fight against the coronavirus outbreak.
Boris Johnson ordered people only to leave their homes under a list of “very limited purposes”, banned public gatherings of more than two people and ordered the closure of non-essential shops.
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