Another sunny, but cold spring day. The big news of the day was that Prime Minister Boris Johnson had tested positive for coronavirus and was self-isolating in Downing Street. He said he had experienced mild symptoms over the past 24 hours, including a temperature and cough, but would continue to lead the government. England's Health Secretary Matt Hancock said he had also tested positive, while England's Chief Medical Officer, Prof Chris Whitty, has shown symptoms. Sadly, another 181 people died with the virus in the past day. Two new temporary hospitals will be set up to help cope with the coronavirus crisis, the head of the NHS in England has said. Sir Simon Stevens said the new hospitals will be built at Birmingham's NEC and the Manchester conference centre and will be ready next month. Good news is that health workers on the front-line in England will start being tested this weekend to see if they have coronavirus. Tests will be rolled out to critical care doctors and nurses first, followed by staff in emergency departments, paramedics and GPs. This testing is essential. My day began with a lengthy conference call with Dorset Council, officials, councillors and MPs. These calls are very useful and help us all co-ordinate what help we can give more efficiently. The council really is stepping up to the plate and I have been very impressed by their huge effort. I then hopped on to my motorbike and headed to first Weymouth and then Portland. As I turned out of my drive, I stopped to chat to two police officers, one on a motorcycle, the other in a patrol car. They were monitoring traffic and checking whether journeys were strictly necessary. I trust they will use common sense in these difficult times. First stop was the foodback at the end of the Esplanade. I did not enter, but stood outside and at a good distance apart from one of the volunteers who came to talk to me. I thanked them all for doing a wonderful job. They are getting food and that is something I have been working on for some time as it is impossible to book an on-line slot as the supermarkets are swamped. Then across to Portland to visit Island Community Action, a wonderful, wonderful local charity which needs some financial support. I managed to grab a bacon roll and cup of tea and while doing so spoke to two islanders, one a former Serviceman, the other a prison officer. We all kept a good distance apart. Obviously, the roads are virtually empty, which made the ride almost surreal.