UK Prime Minister, Boris Johnson has revealed he will remain in self-isolation as he is still suffering from a symptom of coronavirus.
In a video posted to his Twitter account, Mr Johnson said: “Although I’m feeling better and I’ve done my seven days of isolation, alas I still have one of the symptoms, a minor symptom.
“I still have a temperature and so, in accordance with government advice, I must continue my self-isolation until that symptom itself goes.”
Mr Johnson also urged the public to continue to stay at home in a bid to halt the spread of the Coronavirus.
“I just want to say one crucial thing, one quick thing to everybody thinking about this weekend and what may be some fine weather,” the prime minister added.
“Because I reckon a lot of people will be starting to think that this is all going on for quite a long time, and they’d rather be getting out there and, particularly if they’ve got kids in the household, everybody may be getting a bit stir crazy.
“And there may be just a temptation to get out there, hang out and start to break the regulations.
“And I just urge you not to do that. Please, please stick with the guidance now.
“This country has made a huge effort, a huge sacrifice, done absolutely brilliantly well in delaying the spread of the virus. Let’s stick with it now.”
Another quick update from me on our campaign against #coronavirus.
You are saving lives by staying at home, so I urge you to stick with it this weekend, even if we do have some fine weather.#StayHomeSaveLives pic.twitter.com/4GHmJhxXQ0
— Boris Johnson (@BorisJohnson) April 3, 2020
On Friday, March 27, Prime minister Boris Johnson announced that he had tested positive for coronavirus ‘after experiencing mild symptoms. Few hours later, the UK Health Secretary, Matt Hancock also revealed he had also contracted COVID-19.
