Prime Minister Boris Johnson tests positive for coronavirus
In a video posted on Twitter a short time ago, he confirmed he had developed mild symptoms over the last 24 hours and tested positive for coronavirus.
He will now self-isolate in Downing Street.
He wrote: 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."