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Prime Minister Boris Johnson has tested positive for coronavirus and is self-isolating in Downing Street.
He said he had experienced mild symptoms over the past 24 hours, including a temperature and cough, but would continue to lead the government.
England’s Health Secretary Matt Hancock said he had also tested positive while England’s Chief Medical Officer, Prof Chris Whitty, has shown symptoms.
Another 181 people died with the virus in the past day, figures showed.
It takes the total number of UK deaths to 759, with 14,543 confirmed cases.
The daily coronavirus news conference was led by Cabinet Office minister Michael Gove, alongside deputy chief medical officer Dr Jenny Harries and NHS England chief executive Sir Simon Stevens. – BBC
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