The United Kingdom's Prime Minister Boris Johnson tested positive for coronavirus on Friday and said he was experiencing mild symptoms.
Johnson will continue to lead the government response to the virus while he self-isolates, an official said.
The United Kingdom's Prime Minister Boris Johnson tested positive for coronavirus on Friday and said he was experiencing mild symptoms.
Taking to Twitter, he said he was self-isolating and had symptoms such as temperature and cough.
"Over the last 24 hours I have developed mild symptoms and tested positive for coronavirus. I am now self-isolating, but I will continue to lead the government’s response via video-conference as we fight this virus," he wrote on Twitter.
Soon after Johnson, Britain's Health Secretary Matt Hancock said he had tested positive for COVID-19.
"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," Hancock announced on Twitter.
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi described British premier Boris Johnson as a "fighter" and hoped he recovers from coronavirus infection.
"Dear PM @BorisJohnson, you're a fighter and you will overcome this challenge as well," Modi tweeted.