Boris Johnson has tested positive for coronavirus.
The UK Prime Minister confirmed the news on social media this morning.
He says he underwent a test for the virus after developing symptoms such as a cough and temperature.
In a video posted to Twitter he said that he'll be self-isolating but communicating with his team via video link, and continuing to lead the "national fightback".
He added: "I've developed mild symptoms of the coronavirus, that's to say a temperature and a persistent cough, and on the advice of the chief medical officer I have taken a test and that has come out positive.
"So I am working from home and self-isolating and that is entirely the right thing to do. But be in no doubt. I can continue thanks to the wizardry of modern technology, to communicate with all of my top team and lead the national fightback against coronavirus."
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