March 27, 2020, 07:42 PM
Boris Johnson, Prime Minister of the United Kingdom (UK), has tested positive for Covid-19.
The BBC reported that according to a statement from Number 10 Downing Street, Johnson is experiencing "mild symptoms".
He will self-isolate within Number 10, the office and residence of the UK Prime Minister.
However, he will still be in charge of the UK's handling of the Covid-19 crisis.
In his latest tweet, Johnson said he will be "working from home" and that it was entirely the right thing to do.
Over the last 24 hours I have developed mild symptoms and tested positive for coronavirus.
— Boris Johnson (@BorisJohnson) March 27, 2020
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
Johnson recently announced a three-week lockdown in the UK to help contain the spread of the virus.
Previously, the British government advocated building up a "herd immunity" within the UK, but Johnson abandoned this approach when the evidence showed that this would overwhelm the UK's healthcare services.
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Top image from Boris Johnson's Facebook page.
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