British PM Boris Johnson Confirmed Positive For COVID-19

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Published on March 27, 2020 - Duration: 00:37s

British PM Boris Johnson Confirmed Positive For COVID-19

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has tested positive for coronavirus.

According to Reuters, he is currently self-isolating at his Downing Street residence.

Johnson announced that he would continue to lead the governmentโ€™s response to the new coronavirus outbreak.

The 55-year-old experienced mild symptoms on Thursday, a day after appearing in parliamentโ€™s House of Commons.

Johnson said in a video statement on Friday; โ€œIโ€™ve taken a test.

That has come out positive".


British PM Boris Johnson Confirmed Positive For COVID-19

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