Matt Hancock in the past few minutes has announced he has tested positive for COVID-19, following a recent test.
It follows today the news that Boris Johnson has also tested positive. Both said their symptoms are mild.
The Secretary of State for Health and Social Care was advised to take a test recently and is now self-isolating.
Hancock said “the symptoms are very mild, so I have been able to carry on with work.”
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#StayHomeSaveLives pic.twitter.com/TguWH6Blij
— Matt Hancock (@MattHancock) March 27, 2020
