Prime Minister of the UK Boris Johnson tests positive for coronavirus

Johnson confirmed his diagnosis in a tweet Friday morning.

“I have developed mild symptoms of the coronavirus, that is to say a temperature and a persistent cough,” Johnson said in a video posted to the website.

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

He was tested for COVID-19 on Thursday after experiencing mild symptoms.

It should be noted that Johnson will still be in charge of the government’s handling of the crisis.

“Be in no doubt that I can continue, thanks to the wizardry of modern technology, to communicate with all my top team, to lead the national fight back against coronavirus,” Johnson said.