I tested positive for coronavirus – UK’s Boris Johnson reveals

United Kingdom’s prime minister, Boris Johnson, has tested positive for coronavirus. 

The prime minister, who disclosed this in a tweet on Friday, said he only has mild symptoms.

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 pic.twitter.com/9Te6aFP0Ri

— Boris Johnson #StayHomeSaveLives (@BorisJohnson) March 27, 2020

On Wednesday, Clarence House, the royal residence in London, announced that Prince Charles of Wales tested positive for coronavirus.

According to Worldometre, a website which gives updates on the virus, there are 11,568 cases of the disease in the country and with 578 deaths — as of Friday.

To curb the spread of the disease, the UK is asking residents and citizens to stay at home.

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