The things they say
“@Flotus and I tested positive for Covid-19. We will begin our quarantine and recovery process immediately. We will get through this together!”
- US president Donald Trump announces on Twitter that he and first lady Melania have both got coronavirus. “Well, obviously, I think we all want to send our best wishes to the president and the first lady, and I have done that this morning as you can imagine, and I’m sure that they will both stage a very strong recovery”
- Prime Minister Boris Johnson responds to the news. “Morning guys, just a little thought. I’m only 21 and in good health so it just shows that being young doesn’t make you invincible, so make sure you wear a mask please, have a good day”
- Singer and Strictly Come Dancing contestant HRVY has tested positive for Covid, and has a message for his fans. “I’ve also spoken to her directly and made crystal clear to her that I think she should now resign as an MP”
- SNP leader Nicola Sturgeon on Margaret Ferrier, who broke breaking coronavirus rules by travelling between
Glasgow and Westminster having tested positive for Covid-19. “He was your old-fashioned copper, very fair, very firm, and he would treat everyone like you would want your parents to be treated”
- PC Paul Reading, a colleague of Met Police officer Sergeant Matt Ratana, who was killed in the line of duty. “Today is good for colleagues and customers as we have new owners passionate about growing the business. They’re backing the business with investment which will grow our online business further and keep up our really strong momentum” - Asda chief executive Roger Burnley, after billionaire brothers Mohsin and Zuber Issa won the £6.8 billion takeover battle for the supermarket giant. “She took it and made it so much more than what it would ever have been. It was such a joy as a songwriter. I don’t think I will have a bigger thrill, ever”
- Dolly Parton praises Whitney Houston’s cover of her song I Will Always Love You.
