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Johnson to chair Cabinet meeting by videolink amid growing criticism

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British Prime Minister Boris Johnson will chair a meeting of his Cabinet by videolink as he continues to self-isolate in Downing Street after testing positive for coronavirus, amid growing pressure to get more protective equipment to health workers.

Mr Johnson has faced heavy criticism over shortages of personal protective equipment (PPE) for frontline NHS staff as well as the slow rollout of testing - issues which are likely to be discussed by ministers today.

Last week, four people attended the meeting in person - including Mr Johnson, Health Secretary Matt Hancock, Cabinet Secretary  Mark Sedwill and chief medical officer Professor Chris Whitty - while others dialled in on the Zoom app.

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