HEALTH Secretary Matt Hancock has confirmed that he has tested positive for coronavirus.

It comes after Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced he is self-isolating after being diagnosed with Covid-19.

Hancock says he has mild symptoms and is also self-isolating.

Announcing the news, he tweeted: “Following medical advice, I was advised to test for #Coronavirus.

“I‘ve tested positive. Thankfully my symptoms are mild and I’m working from home & self-isolating.

“Vital we follow the advice to protect our NHS & save lives.”

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Johnson and Hancock have been working closely with the country's top medics, including chief medical officer Professor Chris Whitty, deputy chief medical officer Dr Jenny Harries and chief scientific adviser Sir Patrick Vallance.

It is not known whether they have also been tested, but Downing Street said the advice on social distancing had been observed in Number 10.