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FILE - In this Sunday March 22, 2020 file photo Britain's Prime Minister Boris Johnson, is joined by Housing, Communities and Local Government Secretary Robert Jenrick, left, and Deputy Chief Medical Officer Jenny Harries, right, during his daily COVID 19 coronavirus press briefing to announce new measures to limit the spread of the virus, at 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. (Ian Vogler / Pool via AP, File)

FILE - In this Sunday March 22, 2020 file photo Britain's Prime Minister Boris Johnson, is joined by Housing, Communities and Local Government Secretary Robert Jenrick, left, and Deputy Chief Medical Officer Jenny Harries, right, during his daily COVID 19 coronavirus press briefing to announce new measures to limit the spread of the virus, at Downing Street in London. British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has tested positive for the new coronavirus. Johnson's office said Fr…

March 27, 2020

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British Prime Minister Johnson tests positive for virus
March 27, 2020 2 p.m.

British Prime Minister Johnson tests positive for virus

LONDON (AP) — British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has tested positive for the new coronavirus, the first leader of a major nation to contract COVID-19, but he insisted Friday that he remains in charge of the U.K.'s response to the outbreak.