England's health secretary tests positive for COVID-19

England's health secretary Sajid Javid has tested positive for Covid-19 - despite having had two doses of a vaccine.

Taking to Twitter on Saturday afternoon, Mr. Javid said: "This morning, I tested positive for Covid.

"I'm waiting for my PCR result, but thankfully I have had my jabs, and symptoms are mild.

"Please make sure you come forward for your vaccine if you haven't already."

The minister is the latest in a line of senior Government figures to contract the virus - including his predecessor Matt Hancock.

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