Boris Johnson, Prime Minister of UK,
Tests Positive for Coronavirus The 55-year-old leader
of Britain made the announcement
via Twitter on Friday. Boris Johnson, Twitter He is the first Western leader
to confirm that he has contracted the virus. In a video message,
Johnson reiterated that he will not
turn his duties over to someone else. Boris Johnson, Twitter After pushing back against dramatic
measures to curb the spread of
virus in the U.K., Johnson imposed
a lockdown for the nation earlier this week. Heir to the British throne,
Prince Charles, also revealed this
week that he has contracted the coronavirus. Queen Elizabeth II, 93,
is said to be in good health.