UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson tests positive for coronavirus, is experiencing 'mild symptoms'

UK says Prime Minister Boris Johnson has tested positive for coronavirus

The United Kingdom said Friday that Prime Minister Boris Johnson has tested positive for the new coronavirus.

"Be in no doubt that I can continue, thanks to the wizardry of modern technology, to communicate with all my top team, to lead the national fight back against coronavirus," Johnson said in a video posted to social media. "But be in no doubt that I can continue, thanks to the wizardry of modern technology, to communicate with all my top team, to lead the national fight back against coronavirus," Johnson said.

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