The Conservative politician Michael Gove will continue to work despite having to self isolate due to a household member displaying symptoms of coronavirus.

Mr Gove has not been tested for the virus.

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Mr Gove appeared on ITV’s Good Morning Britain this morning to discuss the PM’s health, though made no mention of his own self isolation.

He stated: “We're all having to adjust in working in different ways... the work of government goes on"

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Michael Gove is self isolating after a member of his household displays coronavirus symptoms