The Prime Minister Boris Johnson has said that he will remain in self-isolation, having tested positive for coronavirus last week and still having a temperature.
His initial seven-day self-isolation has passed, but he said he has mild symptoms so must continue to follow government advice.
In a video on social media, the Prime Minister said: “In my own case, although I’m feeling better and I’ve done my seven days of isolation, alas I still have one of the symptoms, a minor symptom, I still have a temperature.
“And so, in accordance with government advice, I must continue my self-isolation until that symptom itself goes.
“But we’re working clearly the whole time on our programme to defeat the virus.
"You’ll have seen the big announcement yesterday about 100,000 tests a day by the end of the month.”
Mr Johnson also urged people to stick to the regulations over the weekend and not to be tempted by the forecast of good weather.
He said: “I just want to say one crucial thing, one quick thing to everybody thinking about this weekend and what may be some fine weather.
“I reckon a lot of people will be starting to think that this is all going on for quite a long time and would rather be getting out there, particularly if you’ve got kids in the household, everybody may be getting a bit stir crazy, and there may be just a temptation to get out there, hang out and start to break the regulations.
“I just urge you not to do that. Please, please stick with the guidance now.
“This country has made a huge effort, a huge sacrifice, done absolutely brilliantly well in delaying the spread of the virus.
“Let’s stick with it now – remember that incredible clapping again last night for our fantastic NHS. We’re doing it to protect them and to save lives.”
There had been concern last week as Mr Johnson's fiance Carrie Symonds is pregnant with their child.
But Downing Street said he had been self-isolating in a flat above 11 Downing Street.
Last night, he joined in the nationwide Clap for Carers to thank NHS staff for their role in fighting coronavirus.
