England’s Chief Medical Officer Professor Chris Whitty has said he is self-isolating at home after experiencing symptoms compatible with coronavirus.
The announcement comes hours after Prime Minister Boris Johnson and Health Secretary Matt Hancock said they had been diagnosed with Covid-19 on Friday.
Posting on Twitter, Prof Whitty said: “After experiencing symptoms compatible with COVID-19 last night, in line with the guidance, I will be self-isolating at home for the next seven days. I will be continuing to advise the Government on the medical response to Coronavirus, supported by my deputies.”
Prof Whitty has appeared at a number of the daily Covid-19 press conference in Downing Street giving the latest advice in the fight against coronavirus.
Just a day after speaking beside the Prime Minister, Prof Whitty advised Mr Johnson be tested for the virus after he started “experiencing mild symptoms”.
Downing Street said: “After experiencing mild symptoms yesterday, the Prime Minister was tested for coronavirus on the personal advice of England’s Chief Medical Officer, Professor Chris Whitty. The test was carried out in No 10 by NHS staff and the result of the test was positive. In keeping with the guidance, the Prime Minister is self-isolating in Downing Street. He is continuing to lead the government’s response to coronavirus.”
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