Boris Johnson, Prime Minister of UK, br Tests Positive for Coronavirus The 55-year-old leader br of Britain made the announcement br via Twitter on Friday. Boris Johnson, Twitter He is the first Western leader br to confirm that he has contracted the virus. In a video message, br Johnson reiterated that he will not br turn his duties over to someone else. Boris Johnson, Twitter After pushing back against dramatic br measures to curb the spread of br virus in the U.K., Johnson imposed br a lockdown for the nation earlier this week. Heir to the British throne, br Prince Charles, also revealed this br week that he has contracted the coronavirus. Queen Elizabeth II, 93, br is said to be in good health.