PM to 'lead the national fightback' from home

UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson says he will continue to lead the nation from home after testing positive for Covid-19.

"I've developed mild symptoms of the Corona Virus, that's a temperature and a persistent cough," Mr Johnson said in a video posted on his Twitter account.

"On the advice of the chief medical officer, I have taken a test and that has come out positive.
"I'm working from home and self-isolating. That's entirely the right thing to do.
"I can continue, thanks to the wizardry of technology, to communicate with my top team and lead the national fightback against the virus."

Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic was the first national leader to send a message of support for Boris Johnson on Twitter.
On the news that the British prime minister had tested positive, Mr Vucic said: "Get well soon and keep fighting."

European Council president Charles Michel also wrote on Twitter: "Europe wishes you a speedy recovery."

Meanwhile, the head of the World Health Organization, Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus told Mr Johnson: "Please take good care."
He went on: "Your leadership and commitment to beating the coronavirus are key to saving lives.”

Source: BBC

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