Health secretary Matt Hancock has announced he has tested positive for coronavirus and is self-isolating.
Mr Hancock said he had been advised to test for the virus following medical advice.
In an announcement on Twitter at around 1pm today, he said his symptoms are mild.
Following medical advice, I was advised to test for #Coronavirus.
— Matt Hancock (@MattHancock) March 27, 2020
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#StayHomeSaveLives pic.twitter.com/TguWH6Blij
Mr Hancock said: “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.”
The news comes just hours after Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced he had coronavirus earlier today.
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