Johnson was not side-by-side with staff member who tested positive for Covid – No 10

Boris Johnson was claimed to have come into contact with a Covid-positive member of staff during his trip to Scotland (Jane Barlow/PA)

Downing Street has denied the British Prime Minister has come into contact with a staff member who tested positive for Covid-19.

The Guardian reported on Friday that a Number 10 civil servant taking part in Boris Johnson’s visit to Scotland had to isolate after testing positive.