Recent close contacts with prime minister who may need tested

Here we take a look at some of the prime minister’s recent meetings:

Cabinet

Earlier this week, the full Cabinet meeting was held via video-conference for the first time.

But before that, ministers were still meeting weekly in person.

The Chancellor, Rishi Sunak, has appeared alongside the prime minister in person at press conferences – although a spokesman for Mr Sunak said he had not had any symptoms and therefore had not been tested for coronavirus and was not self-isolating.

The daily briefings went digital for the first time on Tuesday, and since then journalists have been invited to ask questions via video conferencing.

On Thursday evening, Mr Johnson stood outside in Downing Street with Mr Sunak as they both joined in the national clap for NHS staff.

They stood distanced from one another outside Number 10.

Advisers

The country’s top medical and scientific advisers have been integral to formulating the government’s response to Covid-19.

The prime minister has been meeting regularly with Professor Chris Whitty, the chief medical officer, Dr Jenny Harries, his deputy, and Sir Patrick Vallance, the chief scientific officer.

The three scientists have appeared at the Downing Street press conferences, and have also been meeting other politicians and civil servants across Westminster.

Both Prof Whitty and Sir Patrick joined the PM at the press conference inside No 10 on Wednesday.

It is not yet known whether either of them have been tested for the illness.

Despite regular contact with the prime minister, Chancellor Rishi Sunak does not have symptoms.