Boris Johnson tests positive for coronavirus, is self-isolating

• By Bill Chappell/NPR

U.K. Prime Minister Boris Johnson has tested positive for the coronavirus that causes COVID-19, he announced Friday. In a video announcement, Johnson said he has “mild symptoms” of COVID-19, including a fever and “a persistent cough.”

Johnson says he will continue to work as he self-isolates.

“Over the last 24 hours I have developed mild symptoms and tested positive for coronavirus,” Johnson said via Twitter. “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.”