Dominic Raab self-isolating after coming into contact with someone who has Covid

Under government rules, foreign secretary must avoid contact with others for 14 days

Foreign secretary Dominic Raab is self-isolating after coming into close contact with someone who tested positive for coronavirus.

Mr Raab himself has not tested positive, and it was not immediately clear whether he was getting a test, as he will have to isolate for 14 days even if it came back negative.

A source close to Mr Raab said in a statement: “The foreign secretary was today informed that an individual with whom he has been in recent close contact with has tested positive for coronavirus. 

"In line with government regulations and NHS Track and Trace rules, the foreign secretary has taken immediate steps to self-isolate for the required period. He will continue to work remotely during this time.”

It is understood that his period of quarantine has not disrupted any foreign travel planned for Mr Raab, though he will be unable to attend Remembrance Sunday events this weekend.