UK PM Boris Johnson Tests Positive For Coronavirus

By Samantha in News On 28th March 2020
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#1 Boris Johnson took to Twitter to make the announcement

The Prime Minister of UK has tested positive for Coronavirus. Boris Johnson made the revelation on Twitter where he said that he developed symptoms in the last 24 hours.

#2 Boris Johnson is now in self-isolation

A statement from the PM on Twitter reads;

"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"

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#3 Piers Morgan says that he wishes the PM speedy recovery and hopes that NHS workers will also get tested at the same speed

Piers Morgan tweeted immediately after the news, writing;

"BREAKING: British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has tested positive for Coronavirus. Now self-isolating at No10, but will still handle Govt. handling of crisis. Wish him well, and also wish he gets our NHS health workers the same test - fast."

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#4 Boris tested on personal advice of UK's medical officer

Per the BBC a statement said that Boris "was tested for coronavirus on the personal advice of England's chief medical officer, Professor Chris Whitty,"

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