HEALTH MINISTER Matt Hancock said he has tested positive for coronavirus.
It comes hours after Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced that he too has tested positive for the virus.
Via a video on Twitter, the Prime Minister said he has “mild symptoms” and is self-isolating but says he will “continue to lead the government’s response.”
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Hancock wrote today: “Following medical advice, I was advised to test for coronavirus.
“I‘ve tested positive. Thankfully my symptoms are mild and I’m working from home & self-isolating. Vital we follow the advice to protect our NHS & save lives.”
In a video message from his home, he said: “I’ll be continuing to do everything I can to get our carers the support that they need.
“I’ll be doing that from here but with no less gusto.”
In a video posted on his Twitter, he confirmed he has Covid-19.
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