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Johnson Reverses, Says He’ll Isolate After U.K. Covid Contact

  • Premier originally said he will take part in testing pilot
  • Move sparked backlash from opponents; public forced to isolate
Johnson Reverses, Says He’ll Now Isolate After Covid Contact
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Prime Minister Boris Johnson agreed to self isolate after being exposed to Covid-19, changing course after a decision to skirt the measure generated a backlash a day before his government is due to lift remaining virus curbs in England.