New Delhi (NVI): British Prime Minister Boris Johnson today said that he has tested positive for coronavirus and is now in self-isolation.
Taking to Twitter, Boris said that he has developed mild symptoms over the past 24 hours and tested positive for coronavirus.
“Over the last 24 hours I have developed mild symptoms and tested positive for coronavirus,” Johnson said. “I am now self-isolating, but I will continue to lead the government’s response via video-conference as we fight this virus,” Johnson said on Twitter.
The prime minister was tested for coronavirus on the personal advice of England’s Chief Medical Officer, Professor Chris Whitty, reports in foreign media said.
Earlier on Wednesday, heir to the British Throne, Prince Charles of Wales also tested positive with the virus. He has been in self-isolation at his palace and is in stable condition.
As news of Boris testing positive came in, Prime Minister Narendra Modi wished good health to the UK PM and said that he (Johnson) is a fighter and will overcome this challenge as well.
“Dear PM @BorisJohnson, You’re a fighter and you will overcome this challenge as well. Prayers for your good health and best wishes in ensuring a healthy UK,” PM Modi tweeted.
Dear PM @BorisJohnson,
You’re a fighter and you will overcome this challenge as well.
Prayers for your good health and best wishes in ensuring a healthy UK. https://t.co/u8VSRqsZeC
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) March 27, 2020
More than 5,32,000 people have been tested positive of coronavirus globally and more than 23,000 people have died.
