![FILE - In this Tuesday, March 17, 2020 file photo British Prime Minister Boris Johnson gives a press conference about the ongoing situation with the COVID-19 coronavirus outbreak inside 10 Downing Street in London. British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has tested positive for the new coronavirus. Johnson's office said Friday March 27, 2020 that he was tested after showing mild symptoms, Downing St. says Johnson is self-isolating and continuing to lead the country's response to COVID-19. (AP Photo/Matt Dunham, Pool)](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/RGG7D5BXPMTIGKL5OJI65ZLF6A.jpg?smart=true&auth=6425f2f5f666554bc4dfbe4851dd6c9a44dcbd0e2f5f75717267cb040d10d50b&width=400&height=225)
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has tested positive for the new coronavirus. AP Photo
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has tested positive for the new coronavirus. AP Photo
Boris Johnson tests positive for coronavirus
The British prime minister made the announcement on Twitter
Jack Dutton
28 March, 2020