Boris Johnson self-isolates after contact with MP who later tested positive for COVID-19

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London: UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson is self-isolating after a gathering with a Member of Parliament who later examined constructive for COVID-19 , Downing Road stated.

Johnson had been notified by the Nationwide Well being Service (NHS) Take a look at and Hint that he got here involved of somebody who has examined constructive and he should self-isolate, the prime minister’s spokesperson stated on Sunday.

At this time I used to be notified by NHS Take a look at and Hint that I have to self-isolate as I’ve been involved with somebody who examined constructive for COVID-19 .

I’ve no signs, however am following the principles and shall be working from No10 as I proceed to steer the federal government’s pandemic response.

— Boris Johnson (@BorisJohnson) November 15, 2020

“The prime minister will comply with the principles and is self-isolating. He’ll keep on working from Downing Road, together with on main the federal government’s response to the coronavirus pandemic,” the spokesperson stated.

“The PM is effectively and doesn’t have any signs of COVID-19 ,” the spokesperson added.

Johnson spent three nights in intensive care at St. Thomas’ Hospital in central London in April after testing constructive for COVID-19 .

Below the NHS Take a look at and Hint guidelines, his self-isolation ought to run for 10 days and finish on 26 November.

Johnson had a gathering lasting about 35 minutes with some MPs at his workplace in 10 Downing Road on Thursday morning, together with Lee Anderson — the MP for Ashfield within the East Midlands area of England.

Anderson later developed signs and examined constructive for COVID-19 and posted on his Fb web page to say he was self-isolating.

“On Friday I misplaced my sense of style on the identical time my spouse had a foul headache. I had no cough, no fever and felt effectively. We each had a take a look at on Saturday and the consequence got here in Sunday morning,” stated the Conservative Occasion MP.

“My spouse and I each examined constructive. I really feel completely wonderful and my largest concern is my spouse who’s within the shielded group. However we’re each feeling good,” he stated.