• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
  • Skip to footer
TechEngage

TechEngage®

Technology Reviews, Guides & Analysis

  • Cryptocurrency
  • Science
    • Energy
    • Environment
    • Health
    • Space
  • Apps
  • More
    • Opinion
    • Noteworthy
    • Culture
    • Events
    • Deals
    • Startups
      • Startup Submissions
  • Videos
  • Tools
TechEngage » World of Tech

BREAKING: Boris Johnson tests positive for coronavirus

Avatar for Muhammad Abdullah Muhammad Abdullah Follow Muhammad Abdullah on Twitter March 27, 2020

Prime Minister Boris Johnson
Prime Minister of UK, Boris Johnson / Photo via Official Facebook Page
FacebookTweetPinLinkedInPrintEmail

Boris Johnson tests positive for covid-19.

The UK Prime minister, Boris Johnson, announced in a tweet that he has tested positive for coronavirus and is self-isolating.

“Over the last 24 hours, I have developed mild symptoms and tested positive for coronavirus.”

The prime minister of the UK has mild symptoms of coronavirus and is going to self-isolation after confirmation.

“I’m working from home I’m self-isolating, and that’s entirely the right thing to do,” said the prime minister Boris Johnson in a video. He also added that he would continue to lead the government’s response to the global pandemic from home.

“I will continue to lead the government’s response via video-conference as we fight this virus,” he wrote on Twitter.

Here’s the video message that he posted online:

Over the last 24 hours I have developed mild symptoms and tested positive for coronavirus.

I am now self-isolating, but I will continue to lead the government’s response via video-conference as we fight this virus.

Together we will beat this. #StayHomeSaveLives pic.twitter.com/9Te6aFP0Ri

— Boris Johnson (@BorisJohnson) March 27, 2020

The Prime Minister is in self-isolation in Downing Street and is leading the government’s response to the covid-19 outbreak from there. He ended his tweet with a message saying, 

“Together, we will beat this. #StayHomeSaveLives”

Update: Added reference and more info.

Filed Under: World of Tech Tagged With: Boris Johnson, Coronavirus, UnitedKingdom

Related Stories

  • The Synesthesia Mask

    The Synesthesia Mask

  • 5 Amazing Technologies That You Must Know About

    5 Amazing Technologies That You Must Know About

  • Calm Down! Google Duplex Will Identify Itself To Humans

    Calm down! Google Duplex will identify itself to Humans

FacebookTweetPinLinkedInPrintEmail
Avatar for Muhammad Abdullah

Muhammad Abdullah

Senior Tech Correspondent

Muhammad Abdullah is a Senior Tech Correspondent at TechEngage with over 320 published articles spanning social media platforms, mobile apps, operating systems, and industry events. A computer scientist turned tech writer and certified Growth Hacker, Abdullah breaks down complex digital trends into practical insights readers can act on.

Joined November 2018

Reader Interactions

Share Your Thoughts Cancel reply

Please read our comment policy before submitting your comment. Your email address will not be used or published anywhere. You will only receive comment notifications if you opt to subscribe below.

Primary Sidebar

TechEngage-Apple-News TechEngage-Google-News

Recent Stories

  • The Complete History of the Internet: From ARPANET to AI (Visual Timeline)
  • The 10 Best-Selling Cars of All Time [Infographic]
  • Best Gaming Graphics Cards (GPUs): 8 Picks From Budget to Enthusiast
  • Best Long-Range Outdoor WiFi Extenders: 8 Tested Picks for Reliable Coverage
  • Best AM Radios for Long-Distance Reception: 10 Tested Picks

Footer

Discover

  • About TechEngage
  • Newsroom
  • Our Team
  • Advertise
  • Send us a tip
  • Startup Submission Questionnaire
  • Brand Kit
  • Contact us

Legal pages

  • Reviews Guarantee & Methodology
  • Community Guidelines
  • Corrections Policy and Practice
  • Cookies Policy
  • Our Ethics
  • Disclaimer
  • GDPR Compliance
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms and Conditions

Must reads

  • Best AirPods alternatives on Amazon
  • Best PC monitors for gaming on Amazon
  • Best family board games
  • Best video doorbells without subscription
  • Best handheld video game consoles
  • Best all-season tires for snow
  • Best mobile Wi-Fi hotspots
  • Best treadmills on Amazon

Download our apps

TechEngage app coming soon on App Store

© 2026 TechEngage®. All Rights Reserved. TechEngage® is a project of TechAbout LLC.

TechEngage® is a registered trademark in the United States under Trademark Number 6823709 and in the United Kingdom under Trademark Number UK00003417167. It is also ISSN protected under ISSN 2690-3776 and has OCLC Number 1139335774.