He’s only gone in last night for a series of routine tests. He has had persistent symptoms. We all hope and expect to be able to get back to Number 10 very soon and continue the work that he’s been doing. He is going to be kept informed about what’s
happening. In his absence.
Dominic Raab will lead the meeting this morning on the coronavirus with a number of other cabinet colleagues and we’re working as a team in the cabinet, and across government. The prime minister’s advisors, of course, remain in Number 10, to help him to make decisions and to be as informed as possible about events.
I appreciate people will be anxious and concerned, as we all increasingly know, colleagues and loved ones who have the virus or have had it. And the message I think, is clear that if we want to move forward, if we want to turn the tide on the virus, then we all need to play our part.
