UK PM Boris Johnson test positive for Coronavirus
28/03/2020
LONDON, Mar 27: The United Kingdom's Prime Minister Boris Johnson tested positive for coronavirus on Friday and said he was experiencing mild symptoms.
Taking to Twitter, he said he was self-isolating and had symptoms such as temperature and 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," he wrote on Twitter.
Soon after Johnson, Britain's Health Secretary Matt Hancock said he had tested positive for COVID-19.
"Following medical advice, I was advised to test for #Coronavirus. I've tested positive. Thankfully my symptoms are mild and I'm working from home & self-isolating," Hancock announced on Twitter.
Indian Prime Minister NarendraModi described British premier Boris Johnson as a "fighter" and hoped he recovers from coronavirus infection.
"Dear PM @BorisJohnson, you're a fighter and you will overcome this challenge as well," Modi tweeted.
Share This Story |
|
Comment On This Story |
|
|
|
|