UK Health secretary Matt Hancock tests positive for coronavirus

The UK health secretary has tested positive for COVID-19.

By Katharine Hay

Published 27th Mar 2020, 13:13 BST

Updated 27th Mar 2020, 13:17 BST

The news came shortly after Prime Minister Boris Johnson confirmed he too has contracted the virus.

It has been reported Mr Hancock developed mild symptoms on Wednesday night and is working from home.

This is a breaking news story and will be updated shortly.