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British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has tested positive for coronavirus and is in self-isolating but will still lead the government’s response to the outbreak.

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

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

Earlier, Prince Charles, the heir to the British throne, had tested positive for coronavirus, his household said. Charles, the eldest son of Queen Elizabeth, is 71 years old. The Duchess of Cornwall has also been tested but does not have the virus.

“The Prince of Wales has tested positive for coronavirus,” Clarence House said in a statement. “He has been displaying mild symptoms but otherwise remains in good health and has been working from home throughout the last few days as usual.”

“The Duchess of Cornwall has also been tested but does not have the virus,” Clarence House said. The Prince and his wife, Camilla, are self-isolating at home in Scotland.

“It is not possible to ascertain from whom the Prince caught the virus owing to the high number of engagements he carried out in his public role during recent weeks.”