Twitter | @borisjohnson

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson Tests Positive For Coronavirus

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson revealed on Twitter this morning that he has tested positive for Coronavirus after developing mild symptoms.

"Over the last 24 hours I have developed mild symptoms and tested positive for coronavirus," he explained in a Twitter video.

He explained that he has gone into self isolation since receiving his test results.

Twitter | @borisjohnson

"I am now self-isolating," he wrote above his video, "but I will continue to lead the government’s response via video-conference as we fight this virus."

Watch the Prime Minister's announcement for yourself.

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