The Prime Minister of the UK confirmed he had developed mild symptoms over the last 24 hours and tested positive for coronavirus.
He announced the same through Twitter, saying:
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
More than 11,600 cases of coronavirus have been confirmed in the UK, but the actual number of cases is estimated to be much higher.