LONDON
The U.K.'s health minister confirmed Tuesday that she has contracted the novel coronavirus.
"I can confirm I have tested positive for the coronavirus. As soon as I was informed, I took all the advised precautions and have been self-isolating at home," Nadine Dorries said in a statement.
Dorries, 62, has served as Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Health and Social Care since 2019.
"Really sorry to hear Nadine has tested positive for coronavirus. She has done the right thing by self-isolating at home. We all wish her well as she recovers," Secretary of State for Health Matt Hancock said