Boris Johnson is in intensive care at St Thomas' Hospital. But just over a month ago the Prime Minister, 55, seemed relaxed about the possibility of being infected with coronavirus.
The Prime Minister told a press conference: "I was at a hospital the other night where I think there were actually a few coronavirus patients and I shook hands with everybody, you'll be pleased to know, and I continue to shake hands." Mr Johnson revealed he has tested positive for Covid-19.
Downing Street said he noticed mild symptoms the previous afternoon and received the test results at midnight. In a video message on Twitter, he said: "I'm working from home and self-isolating and that's entirely the right thing to do. "But, be in no doubt that I can continue
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