British PM Boris Johnson tests positive for coronavirus, in isolation

'Over the last 24 hours I have developed mild symptoms and tested positive for coronavirus,' he said on Twitter.

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson said on Friday that he has tested positive for coronavirus after experiencing mild symptoms and is now self-isolating at 10 Downing Street in line with the medical advice.

In a video message posted on social media, the UK prime minister said that he will continue to lead the UK government's response to the deadly virus, which has claimed 578 lives.

Over the last 24 hours I have developed mild symptoms and tested positive for coronavirus, Johnson said on Twitter.

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