The Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, Boris Johnson, has revealed that he has tested positive for coronavirus. He has said that he developed mild symptoms of the virus over the last 24 hours.

A statement from the PM on Twitter reads;

"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"

Piers Morgan tweeted immediately after the news, writing;

"BREAKING: British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has tested positive for Coronavirus. Now self-isolating at No10, but will still handle Govt. handling of crisis. Wish him well, and also wish he gets our NHS health workers the same test - fast."

Per the BBC a statement said that Boris "was tested for coronavirus on the personal advice of England's chief medical officer, Professor Chris Whitty,"

The Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, Boris Johnson, has revealed that he has tested positive for coronavirus. He has said that he developed mild symptoms of the virus over the last 24 hours.

A statement from the PM on Twitter reads;

"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"

Piers Morgan tweeted immediately after the news, writing;

"BREAKING: British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has tested positive for Coronavirus. Now self-isolating at No10, but will still handle Govt. handling of crisis. Wish him well, and also wish he gets our NHS health workers the same test - fast."

Per the BBC a statement said that Boris "was tested for coronavirus on the personal advice of England's chief medical officer, Professor Chris Whitty,"