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U.K.’s Javid Gets Covid Days Before England Ends Virus Curbs

  • Minister is positive a day after meeting with Boris Johnson
  • Vaccinated health chief says his symptoms are mild so far

Boris Johnson and Rishi Sunak.

Photographer: Dan Kitwood/Getty Images

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U.K. Health Secretary Sajid Javid tested positive for Covid-19 on the cusp of Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s government lifting remaining virus restrictions for England.