Boris Johnson is expected to leave self-isolation on Friday, despite pleas from doctor and Labour MP Rosena Allin-Khan to stay away from people for another seven days.

The Prime Minister's spokesman confirmed that Mr Johnson intends to leave isolation in No 11 Downing St at the end of the week, after testing positive for Covid-19 last Thursday night.

Mr Johnson's spokesman today said he had mild symptoms and “that remains the case”.

© FACUNDO ARRIZABALAGA/POOL/EPA-EFE/Shutterstock Boris Johnson has only shown 'mild symptoms' according to Downing St The spokesman added: “Obviously we’re following the guidelines which say you need to self isolate for 7 days.”



Dr Allin-Khan, said on Sunday that the PM should double his isolation to 14 days in line with World Health Organisation guidance.

But the current UK guidance says people with symptoms should isolate for seven days, or 14 days for entire households.

Asked if the PM was still hoping to be out on Friday his spokesman said: “That’s the guidance that we’re working to.”

But the Tooting MP has repeatedly demanded that Mr Johnson should double the amount of time he plans to spend in self-isolation.

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Dr Allin-Khan, who has been doing shifts in St George's Hospital in south London, has said that infected ministers - Boris Johnson and Matt Hancock - should set an example by following the best international advice.



Dr Allin-Khan has said the UK should change its advice, and follow the World Health Organisation guidance which calls for people showing symptoms to self-isolate for 14 days.

"I would like the Prime Minister to self-isolate for 14 days," she told Sky News on Sunday

“I’m deeply concerned the advice we’re giving is not in keeping with what the WHO are saying - they’re saying you can continue to spread the virus long after the symptoms are gone.”



