Boris Johnson, prime minister of the UK, has tested positive for coronavirus.
The prime minister, who disclosed this in a tweet on Friday, said he only has mild symptoms.
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 pic.twitter.com/9Te6aFP0Ri
— Boris Johnson #StayHomeSaveLives (@BorisJohnson) March 27, 2020
On Wednesday, Clarence House, the royal residence in London, announced that Prince Charles of Wales tested positive for coronavirus.
According to Worldometre, a website which gives updates on the virus, there are 11,568 cases of the disease in the country and with 578 deaths — as of Friday.
To curb the spread of the disease, the UK is asking residents and citizens to stay at home.