British PM Johnson tests positive for coronavirus

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has tested positive for coronavirus and is self isolating but will still lead the government's response to the outbreak.

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has tested positive for coronavirus.

In a video posted on his Twitter account, Johnson said he had developed a temperature and a persistent cough over the last 24 hours and is now self-isolating at home.

He added that he will continue to lead the government’s response to the outbreak via video-conference.