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| Coronavirus: Scottish secretary Alister Jack has Covid-19 symptoms | Coronavirus: Scottish secretary Alister Jack has Covid-19 symptoms |
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| The Secretary of State for Scotland, Alister Jack, is self-isolating after he developed coronavirus symptoms. | The Secretary of State for Scotland, Alister Jack, is self-isolating after he developed coronavirus symptoms. |
| Mr Jack is said to be experiencing "mild" symptoms, including a cough and a temperature, but had not been tested for Covid-19. | Mr Jack is said to be experiencing "mild" symptoms, including a cough and a temperature, but had not been tested for Covid-19. |
| He said in a statement: "In the past 24 hours, I have developed mild symptoms associated with coronavirus. | He said in a statement: "In the past 24 hours, I have developed mild symptoms associated with coronavirus. |
| Mr Jack added: "In line with medical guidance, I am self-isolating and working from home." | Mr Jack added: "In line with medical guidance, I am self-isolating and working from home." |
| On Wednesday, Mr Jack was on the front bench in the House of Commons chamber with Prime Minister Boris Johnson on one side and UK government's Health Secretary Matt Hancock on the other. | |
| Both Mr Johnson and Mr Hancock announced on Friday that they had tested positive for Covid-19 and are self-isolating. | |
| England's Chief Medical Officer, Prof Chris Whitty, has also shown symptoms. | England's Chief Medical Officer, Prof Chris Whitty, has also shown symptoms. |
| Mr Jack, the Conservative MP for Dumfries and Galloway, has been at home in his constituency since Wednesday. |