On Twitter commentators are reacting to the news that Boris Johnson has tested positive for coronavirus.
From the Sun’s Tom Newton Dunn
The Prime Minister has not yet said whether he is staying with his partner, Carrie Symonds, who is several months pregnant.
From HuffPost UK’s Jess Brammar
The Prime Minister has not yet said whether he is staying with his partner, Carrie Symonds, who is several months pregnant.
From HuffPost UK’s Jess Brammar
A Downing Street spokeswoman said:
After experiencing mild symptoms yesterday, the Prime Minister was tested for coronavirus on the personal advice of England’s Chief Medical Officer, Professor Chris Whitty. The test was carried out in No 10 by NHS staff and the result of the test was positive.
In keeping with the guidance, the Prime Minister is self-isolating in Downing Street. He is continuing to lead the government’s response to coronavirus.