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Kate Osborne tests positive for coronavirus – the second MP with COVID-19



A second British MP today confirmed she had tested positive for coronavirus.

Labour MP for Jarrow Kate Osborne said she has been diagnosed with the COVID-19 virus following a period of self-isolation and subsequent testing.

Ms Osborne worked for Royal Mail for 25 years and only assumed her seat in the December general election.

She is one of at least 15 MPs who self-isolated last week, either because they had symptoms or because they met Health Minister Nadine Dorries.

Ms Dorries was the first MP to be diagnosed and has later revealed her mother, in her 80s, also tested positive.

Ms Osborne tweeted today: “I have been diagnosed with Coronavirus (#covidー19uk) following a period of self isolation and subsequent testing.

“I will continue to self isolate until I have fought off the illness, but in the meantime I would encourage everyone to band together and  support the most vulnerable in our communities.

“The NHS are urging people to stay at home for 7 days if you have either a high temperature or a new, continuous cough.

“If you are displaying any symptoms yourself, please self isolate and visit http://111.NHS.UK or call 111 for advice.

“To all of my constituents, you can still contact me and my staff by emailing Kate.osborne.mp@parliament.uk

“Thank you, Kate.”

This breaking news story is being updated.





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