UK health secretary positive for COVID-19 after PM
In this file photo taken on March 23, 2020 a handout photograph released by the UK Parliament shows Britain's Health Secretary Matt Hancock opening the debate on Coronavirus Bill to socially distanced MPs in the House of Commons in London.
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March 27, 2020

UK health secretary positive for COVID-19 after PM

LONDON, United Kingdom (AFP) — Britain’s Health Secretary Matt Hancock on Friday said he had tested positive for COVID-19, after Prime Minister Boris Johnson said he was self-isolating with “mild symptoms” of the virus.

“Following medical advice, I was advised to test for #Coronavirus. I’ve tested positive. Thankfully my symptoms are mild and I’m working from home & self-isolating,” Hancock announced on Twitter.

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