Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has sent her 'best wishes for a very speedy recovery' to Boris Johnson following news he has tested positive for coronavirus. The latest on COVID19:
The prime minister and health secretary in the House of Commons on Wednesday13:12"Fortunately for me the symptoms so far have been very mild so I've been able to carry on with the work driving forward the UK response.
Eight more people have died in Scotland after contracting coronavirus, taking the total number of deaths to 33.Boris Johnson will be self-isolating for seven days in his flat above Number 11 Downing Street, says the PM's spokesman who added that is the guidance that applies to him.The PM's meals will be left outside the door for him after contracting coronavirus, says a spokesman.
While pregnant women do not appear more likely to contract coronavirus than the general population, pregnancy itself alters the body's immune system and response to viral infections in general.An aide to Rishi Sunak says the chancellor does not have any coronavirus symptoms, has not been tested and is not self-isolating.Buckingham Palace said the Queen remains in good health. She last saw the prime minister on 11 March and is following all the appropriate advice with regards to her welfare.
The force has urged people to show"common sense" and not travel into the region, rather than risk getting fined. Serving officers who are nearing 30 years' pensionable service are also being asked to delay their retirement. "We have been removing vendors down from the streets because we do not want them catching the coronavirus and having the kind of illnesses that go with it."The government has written to local authorities in England asking them to house all people sleeping rough, and those in hostels and night shelters.
He said:"Some banks are not helping. The government needs to step in. The government also said you can go for Universal Credit and get an advance there. Well there were 130,000 people on the hotline the other night so people are struggling with all of that."Could self-employed have to pay more national insurance in the future?
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