Boris Johnson goes into self-isolation after coming into contact with MP who tested positive for Covid-19

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Boris Johnson said the fact he was “bursting with antibodies” having had coronavirus before would not impact on his having to self-isolate following contact with an MP who tested positive.

It comes as Mr Johnson’s bid to reframe his tenure as Prime Minister has been left in limbo after his meeting with Tory MP Lee Anderson, who has since tested positive for Covid-19.

The Prime Minister, who was admitted to intensive care with coronavirus in April, said he was notified by NHS Test and Trace on Sunday that he must self-isolate and will now remain at Number 10 for a period of 14 days.

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In a video message on Monday, he tweeted that he was “in good health” and that he has “no symptoms”.