LONDON (Reuters) – British Prime Minister Boris Johnson was admitted to hospital for tests on Sunday in what Downing Street said was a “precautionary step” because he was showing persistent symptoms of the coronavirus 10 days after testing positive for it.
A view of 10 Downing Street in London, Britain April 5, 2020 after British Prime Minister Boris Johnson was admitted to hospital for tests on Sunday after suffering persistent coronavirus (COVID-19) symptoms after testing positive for the virus. REUTERS/Henry Nicholls
Below is a timeline with what we know about his activities over those 10 days, when he was self-isolating but still leading Britain’s response to the coronavirus outbreak, including chairing daily virtual emergency meetings.
March 27, Friday – Johnson said he had tested positive for the coronavirus and that he would self-isolate in Downing Street. Health Minister Matt Hancock also tested positive, while England’s top medical officer began self-isolating after developing symptoms.
“I’ve developed mild symptoms of the coronavirus. That’s to say – a temperature and a persistent cough,” Johnson said in a video posted on Twitter.
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