Boris Johnson has tested positive for coronavirus

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has tested positive for coronavirus and immediatelyself-isolated. 

Johnson, according to reports from Reuters, has "developed mild symptoms" over the past 24 hours, and has "tested positive".

"I am in isolation, but I will continue to guide the government's response, via videoconference, in the fight against this virus" he said. 

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