Boris Johnson: I Got The Coronavirus!

Boris Johnson confirms he got the coronavirus.

 Another ironic moment.

The controversial British prime minister Boris Johnson just confirmed to Queen Elizabeth II that he's tested positive for the coronavirus.

Donald J. Trump, Mike Pence, Canada's Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, the Royal Family, U.K. Parliament, the U.S. Congress were notified of the news.

Alexander Boris de Pfeffel Johnson, Hon FRIBA is the current prime minister and leader of the U.K. Conservative Party. He said that he developed mild symptoms and was self-isolating.

"Over the last 24 hours I have developed mild symptoms and tested positive for the coronavirus. I am now self-isolating, but I will continue to lead the government response via video-conference as we fight this virus. Together we will beat this," Johnson wrote on social media.

The politician said that he had a high fever and persistent cough, which are key symptoms of the virus.

Over the last 24 hours I have developed mild symptoms and tested positive for coronavirus.

I am now self-isolating, but I will continue to lead the government’s response via video-conference as we fight this virus.

Together we will beat this. #StayHomeSaveLives pic.twitter.com/9Te6aFP0Ri

— Boris Johnson #StayHomeSaveLives (@BorisJohnson) March 27, 2020

He took a test under advise of the country's chief medical officer, Chris Whitty.

"But be in no doubt that I can continue, thanks to the wizardly of modern technology, to communicate with all my top team to lead the national fightback against the coronavirus," he said.

UK Health Secretary Matt Hancock confirmed that he also has tested positive for the coronavirus.

If Johnson's symptoms get worse, Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab would take over.

Johnson became the latest member of high politics to be confirmed to have it.

Sen. Rand Paul (R-KY), Rep. Ben McAdams (D-UT), Rep. Mario Diaz-Balart (R-FL), Prince Albert II of Monaco, Prince Charles of the United Kingdom, Sophie Trudeau, wife of Justin Trudeau, John Bessler, husband of Sen. Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) and Brazil's president Jair Bolsonaro got COVID-19.

With the coronavirus pandemic, Americans are being ordered to stay at home if they're sick and those who are able to work are doing under tight restrictions. Many companies had to lay off millions because of the spread of the coronavirus.

Here's things to remember about the coronavirus.

1. Wash your hands frequently
2. Do not touch your face (mouth, nose and eyes)
3. Cough into your elbow instead of your hands
4. Keep a safe distance (at least 6 to 10 feet) from individuals.
5. If you're sick, please stay home.
6. There is no treatment or cure for the COVID-19.
7. Follow state and federal laws regarding this.
8. Do not hoard items like toilet paper, bread, gloves, hand sanitizer, etc.
9. Use social media like Facebook Messenger, Google Duo, Skype or social media to connect.
10. COVID-19 can live on surfaces for more than 72 hours. Including steel, plastic and cardboard.

If you need more information, visit the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention at cdc.gov.