Sajid Javid tests positive as health chiefs tell PM: don’t let Covid rip

Boris Johnson may be forced to self-isolate after meeting health secretary, who confirms he has virus

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Sajid Javid was self-isolating on Saturday after testing positive for Covid, as senior public health leaders from across the UK accused Boris Johnson today of letting Covid rip" by relaxing legal restrictions.

The health secretary, who is fully vaccinated, said he had mild symptoms and confirmed the result of a lateral flow test with a positive PCR test. I will continue to isolate and work from home," he tweeted.