Published 19:18 IST, March 27th 2020
After British PM, Health Secretary Matt Hancock tests positive for Coronavirus
After Prince Charles and Prime Minister Boris Johnson, the Secretary of State for Health of the United Kingdom, Matt Hancock has now tested COVID-19 positive
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After Prince Charles and Prime Minister Boris Johnson, Secretary of State for Health of United Kingdom, Matt Hancock has w tested positive for Coronavirus. Taking to Twitter, Hancock informed that he has tested positive and has developed mild symptoms. However, he will continue to work from home and will be under self-isolation.
"Fortunately symptoms for me have been very mild and I have been able to carry forward with my work. Also, A massive thank you to everyone in NHS working across country," he said in his post.
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Earlier on Friday, Boris Johnson confirmed that h tested positive for COVID-19 and h developed mild symptoms over past 24 hours. British PM stated that he will be under self-isolation but will also continue to le government via video-conference. Prime Minister of Israel Benjamin Netanyahu also wished for a speedy recovery for Johnson. Earlier on Wednesday, next in line to throne, Prince Charles h also tested positive for Coronavirus.
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Buckingham Palace Releases Statement
After UK PM Boris Johnson anunced that he h tested positive for vel coronavirus, Buckingham Palace released an official statement. It elaborated that Queen Elizabeth II h met Johnson on March 11. At same time, it was clarified that she remained in good health and was following appropriate vice pertaining to her welfare. Two days earlier, her son Prince Charles tested positive for COVID-19.
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"Her Majesty Queen remains in good health. Queen last saw PM on 11th March and is following all appropriate vice with regards to her welfare. We will t be commenting furr."
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18:45 IST, March 27th 2020