The British Prime Minister announced that he has tested positive for coronavirus on Friday
and U.K. Prime Minister Boris Johnson were last together 16 days ago when the Conservative leader visited Buckingham Palace for his weekly audience. They have since been conducting their meetings via telephone.
“Her Majesty the Queen remains in good health,” a royal spokesperson confirmed to PEOPLE on Friday. “The Queen last saw the PM on the 11th March and is following all the appropriate advice with regards to her welfare.”and is currently self-isolating in No.10 Downing Street. In a video address, the Conservative leader revealed that he had “developed mild symptoms of the coronavirus” including “a temperature and a persistent cough,” and was advised to take a test.
“That has come out positive,” Johnson added. “So I am working from home. I’m self-isolating. And that’s entirely the right thing to do.”
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