Carrie Symons has announced she has coronavirus after fiancee Boris Johnson went into isolation with the deadly pathogen. Ms Symonds, 32...
Carrie Symons has announced she has coronavirus after fiancee Boris Johnson went into isolation with the deadly pathogen.
Ms Symonds, 32, posted on Twitter earlier today and said: 'I've spent the past week in bed with the main symptoms of Coronavirus. I haven't needed to be tested and, after seven days of rest, I feel stronger and I'm on the mend.
'Being pregnant with Covid-19 is obviously worrying. To other pregnant women, please do read and follow the most up to date guidance which I found to be v reassuring.'
Pregnant women were placed in a vulnerable group by the Chief Medical Officer Chris Whitty on March 16.
The latest figures have shown that there are 41,903 confirmed cases of coronavirus in the UK with a current death toll of 4,313.
Carrie Symons has announced she has coronavirus after fiancee Boris Johnson went into isolation with the deadly pathogen
Health Minister Nadine Dorries, who was struck down with Covid-19 three weeks ago, has already taken to social media in response to Ms Symond's post.
She wrote: 'I've been speaking to @carriesymonds regularly throughout.
'She presented with and has been through the classic signs and symptoms most people experience with #COVID19 She is now recovering and getting stronger day by day. #InThisTogether.'
Ms Symonds's announcement comes after fiancee Boris Johnson was forced into isolation last Friday with coronavirus symptoms.
The Prime Minister was due to exit quarantine in Downing Street yesterday, seven days after testing positive, but in a recent video message he confirmed that he continues to have a high temperature and will therefore remain in isolation.
He said: 'Although I'm feeling better, and I've done my seven days of isolation, alas I still have one of the symptoms, a minor symptom - I still have a temperature.
'So in accordance with Government advice I must continue my self-isolation until that symptom itself goes.'
Ms Symonds posted on Twitter earlier today and said: 'I've spent the past week in bed with the main symptoms of Coronavirus. I haven't needed to be tested and, after seven days of rest, I feel stronger and I'm on the mend'
The Prime Minister stepped out to the front door of Number 11 despite being in isolation as he joined the national Clap For Carers on Thursday
Mr Johnson also urged people today to stick to the regulations over the weekend and not to be tempted by the forecast of good weather.
He said: 'I reckon a lot of people will be starting to think that this is all going on for quite a long time and would rather be getting out there, particularly if you've got kids in the household, everybody may be getting a bit stir crazy, and there may be just a temptation to get out there, hang out and start to break the regulations.
'I just urge you not to do that. Please, please stick with the guidance now.
'This country has made a huge effort, a huge sacrifice, done absolutely brilliantly well in delaying the spread of the virus.
'Let's stick with it now - remember that incredible clapping again last night for our fantastic NHS. We're doing it to protect them and to save lives.'
His official spokesman also told reporters: 'He does continue to have mild symptoms, in particular a high temperature.
'The guidance is clear that if you still have a high temperature you should keep self isolating until it returns to normal.'
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