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Johnson will not self-isolate despite staffer’s positive Covid test

British PM Makes Two-Day Visit To Scotland
During a visit to Scotland on Wednesday and Thursday, the member of Johnson’s entourage who contracted Covid is understood to have accompanied him on a visit to the Police College in Fife (Photo by Jane Barlow - Pool/Getty Images)

Boris Johnson will not self-isolate despite a member of his staff testing positive for Covid during a trip to Scotland, Downing Street said.

According to No 10, the visit complied with Covid guidelines and the prime minister did not come into close contact with the positive case.

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However, a source familiar with the situation told BBC News that Mr Johnson did come into close contact with the individual who tested positive for Covid.

During a visit to Scotland on Wednesday and Thursday, the member of Johnson’s entourage who contracted Covid is understood to have accompanied him on a visit to the Police College in Fife.

The member of staff is also understood to have travelled with Mr Johnson on a plane on Wednesday.

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