Breaking: Prime Minister Boris Johnson tests positive for Coronavirus

British Prime Minister, Boris Johnson has tested positive for Coronavirus.

Mr Johnson has mild symptoms and will self-isolate in Downing Street, after being tested at No 10 by NHS staff.

“He was tested for coronavirus on the personal advice of England’s chief medical officer, Professor Chris Whitty,” a statement said.

He will still be in charge of the government’s handling of the crisis, the statement added.

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He revealed that he had developed mild symptom and is now self-isolating.

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He wrote, “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.

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“ Together, we will beat this.

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

Boris Johnson has announced a further £210m aid funding for vaccine research following G20 meeting, meaning the UK is going above and beyond in the search for a vaccine.

Governments around the world must step up to help us defeat #coronavirus.

I’ve announced a further £210m of aid funding for vaccine research following today's G20 call, meaning the UK is going above and beyond in the search for a vaccine.

➡️ https://t.co/lkk9nF2hKP pic.twitter.com/xLahX2PYyB

— Boris Johnson #StayHomeSaveLives (@BorisJohnson) March 26, 2020