Published 17:25 IST, March 27th 2020
UK PM Boris Johnson tests positive for COVID-19, says 'I am self-isolating'
Amid a big rise in the UK death toll due to COVID-19, UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced on Friday that he tested positive for the novel coronavirus.
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In a massive development on Friday, UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson has tested positive for vel coronavirus. He anunced this via a post on Twitter. He mentioned that he developed mild symptoms of COVID-19 such as persistent cough and fever over last 24 hours. reafter, he took a test on vice of Chief Medical Officer, which came out positive.
As a result, Johnson stated that he was working from home and self-isolating. At same time, he exuded confidence that UK would get through this phase successfully by complying with necessary measures. He urged upon everyone to stop spre of COVID-19 from household to household.
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Boris Johnson participates in 'Clap for our Carers' initiative
Currently, 11,658 confirmed cases of vel coronavirus have been recorded in UK while death toll has surged to 578. A day earlier, many people across UK including Boris Johnson joined in a mass round of applause at 8 pm to thank NHS staff including doctors, nurses, pharmacists and emergency workers working to combat vel coronavirus crisis. organizers of 'Clap for our Carers' event h asked people to clap eir on doorsteps of ir houses or through open windows.
On March 25, Prince Charles, heir to British throne tested positive for COVID-19. As per a spokesperson, Prince Charles was displaying mild symptoms, but remained in good health. At same, Duchess of Cornwall is also self-isolating despite t have having virus.
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16:53 IST, March 27th 2020