British Prime Minister Boris Johnson said on Friday he has tested positive for the coronavirus, while the number of infections in the U.S. surged to the most in the world and Spain announced a record number of virus deaths overnight.
Mr. Johnson’s office said the Prime Minister was tested after showing mild symptoms for the new coronavirus and is self-isolating and continuing to lead Britain’s response to the pandemic.
“Be in no doubt that I can continue, thanks to the wizardry of modern technology, to communicate with all my top team, to lead the national fightback against coronavirus,” Mr. Johnson said in a video message, adding that he had a temperature and persistent cough.
Several weeks ago, Mr. Johnson had pledged he would “go on shaking hands with everybody”.
This story is from the March 28, 2020 edition of The Hindu.
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