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