Breaking News: UK’s Prime Minister Boris Johnson in a twitter video confirmed that he is tested positive for covid-19. The PM says that he had developed mild symptoms which led him to get tested. His symptoms are mainly “a temperature and persistent cough”
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 Johnson coronavirus tests are likely to cause panic among the public and the video message was to reassure the followers of his health. Johnson stated that he is self-isolating and will work from home while the Covid-19 lasts.
He further thanked the NHS, UK police and all the volunteers who have joined the rescue mission during the coronavirus outbreak in UK.