Coronavirus: UK Health minister Nadine Dorries tests positive.

British MP Nadine Dorries , a minister in the health department, has tested positive for coronavirus.

In a statement, she said that as soon as she was informed she took all the advised precautions.

Dorries said: "I can confirm I have tested positive for coronavirus.

"As soon as I was informed I took all the advised precautions and have been self-isolating at home.