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Newshour: 27/03/2020 14:06 GMT: PM Boris Johnson tests positive for coronavirus

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27/03/2020 14:06 GMT

27/03/2020 14:06 GMT: PM Boris Johnson tests positive for coronavirus

BBC World Service - Newshour, PM Boris Johnson tests positive for coronavirus

British PM, Boris Johnson, has announced that he's tested positive for the coronavirus.

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Prime Minister Boris Johnson has tested positive for coronavirus. Mr Johnson said he developed mild symptoms over the past 24 hours, including a temperature and cough. He is self-isolating in Downing Street but said he will "continue to lead the government's response via video-conference as we fight this virus".

Also in the programme: we hear from a doctor in New York from the frontline of the coronavirus crisis; and a report from Syria where UN warns spread of coronavirus in refugee camps could have devastating impacts. 

(Photo: Mr Johnson was last seen taking part in Thursday evening's tribute, cheering NHS and care workers. Credit: Reuters)

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