CORONAVIRUS has stricken Downing Street as the health secretary Matt Hancock also tested positive for the infection.
Mr Hancock confirmed the diagnosis in a video message on Twitter today.
The senior politician is now self-isolating and working from home.
He said: "Following medical advice I was advised to test for coronavirus.
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"Thankfully my symptoms are mild and I am working from home and self-isolating."
The announcement was made only hours after the Prime Minister confirmed he has tested positive and is also self-isolating at Number 10.
More updates to follow.
Following medical advice, I was advised to test for #Coronavirus.
— Matt Hancock (@MattHancock) March 27, 2020
I‘ve tested positive. Thankfully my symptoms are mild and I’m working from home & self-isolating.
Vital we follow the advice to protect our NHS & save lives#StayHomeSaveLives pic.twitter.com/TguWH6Blij
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