British Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced on Friday that he is self-isolating after testing positive for COVID-19.?In a video message posted on social media, the UK prime minister said that he will continue to lead the UK government's response to the deadly virus, which has claimed 578 lives. "Over the last 24 hours I have developed mild symptoms and tested positive for coronavirus," Johnson said on Twitter.?
"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," he said.A Downing Street spokesperson said that after experiencing mild symptoms on Thursday, 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 Downing Street by National Health Service (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," the spokesperson said.
This development comes a day after Prince Charles, the eldest son and heir to Queen Elizabeth II, showed mild symptoms of the new coronavirus but "otherwise remained in good health".?
The 71-year-old and his wife Camilla -- who does not have COVID-19 -- are currently self-isolating in Scotland, Clarence House said."The Prince of Wales has tested positive for Coronavirus," it said in a statement, using his official title.