Press release

Statement from Downing Street: 27 March 2020

A statement from Downing Street.

• From: Prime Minister's Office, 10 Downing Street and The Rt Hon Boris Johnson
• Published: 27 March 2020

This was published under the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

After experiencing mild symptoms yesterday, the Prime Minister was tested for coronavirus on the personal advice of England’s Chief Medical Officer, Professor Chris Whitty.

The test was carried out in No 10 by NHS staff and the result of the test was positive.

In keeping with the guidance, the Prime Minister is self-isolating in Downing Street.

He is continuing to lead the government’s response to coronavirus.

Published 27 March 2020