UK Health Minister tests positive for Covid-19
(Baonghean.vn) - The number of confirmed Covid-19 cases in the UK increased by 54 cases on March 10, to 373. The British Prime Minister held a meeting of the government's Cobra emergency committee on March 9 to respond to the ongoing epidemic, then announced that the UK is still in the "containment" phase of the epidemic.
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British Health Minister Nadine Dorries (third from right). Photo: Reuters |
On March 11, Sputnik reported that British Health Minister Nadine Dorries, who is said to have met hundreds of people in Parliament last week and attended a party at 10 Downing Street with Boris Johnson, has been diagnosed with the new strain of coronavirus.
In a statement, Dorries said: “Thanks for all the well wishes. It’s been awful but I hope I’m now past the worst. More worried about my 84-year-old mother who is with me and started coughing today. She will be tested tomorrow. Please stay safe and wash your hands.”
According to The Times, Ms. Dorries felt unwell on March 6 and the diagnosis was not confirmed until the night of March 10. The British Deputy Minister is currently in isolation and is said to be recovering.
Dorries, who played a key role in drafting the coronavirus response bill, is believed to have contracted the virus from an unknown individual while carrying out his duties at parliament and the Department of Health and Social Care last week.
Officials are now investigating who she has come into contact with since contracting the virus, including members of parliament, The Times reported.
As of March 10, the total number of confirmed Covid-19 cases worldwide has exceeded 118,000, with the death toll exceeding 4,200.
