SEVERAL top ministers could be forced to self-isolate after Sajid Javid’s positive Covid test.
The Health Secretary today said he had returned a positive lateral flow test for the bug – but his symptoms are “mild” as he has been double-vaccinated.
Officials are scrambling to work out precisely who has been in close contact with Javid in the past few days.
The Sun understands that several top ministers and civil servants could be forced into self-isolation should Javid return a positive PCR test to back-up his earlier result.
Yesterday, Javid was seen leaving Downing Street – fuelling speculation that Boris Johnson and other cabinet ministers will be required to isolate if contacted by NHS Test and Trace.
He also met with staff at Aashna House care home in Streatham, South London on Tuesday as part of a busy ministerial schedule.
Earlier that day, Javid mixed with fellow ministers and MPs in Westminster.
It marks a fresh setback for the minister, who will likely be required to isolate on ‘Freedom Day’ – when all restrictions are lifted.
In a video message posted to his Twitter, Javid said: “This morning I tested positive for Covid.
“I’m waiting for my PCR result, but thankfully I have had my jabs and symptoms are mild.
“Please make sure you come forward for your vaccine if you haven’t already.”
He added that he had returned the positive result after taking a lateral flow test, which he took after feeling a “bit groggy”.
‘MILD SYMPTOMS’
Javid continued: “I’m now self-isolating at home with my family until I get the results of a PCR test.”
Javid tweeted on March 17 that he had received a first shot of the Astrazeneca jab, posting a picture of him getting a second dose on May 16.
It comes just three days before the government prepares to lift all Covid restrictions as part of ‘Freedom Day’.
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