Jon Snow returns to work after self-isolating over coronavirus fears

News broadcaster Jon Snow is finally able to return to work following two weeks of self-isolation.

The Channel 4 newsreader, 72, took to social media to let his followers know that they can expect him back on television tonight following a fortnight of self-isolation as a precaution against coronavirus.

Jon tweeted: "After a week in Iran reporting, two weeks self-isolation to prove I hadn't got the virus: Normal service has been restored: See you at 7.00pm Channel 4 News!"

As mentioned in his tweet, Jon had been based in Iran prior to his self-isolation, a nation that has been hit hard by the killer virus, which first began to take hold in China in January.

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At present, officials say that Iran has confirmed almost 6,000 coronavirus infections and 145 deaths as the number of cases worldwide passed 110,000.

Jon previously posted a video about the prospect of self-isolating last month.

He explained: "I actually feel rather tired but that was from the trip. We weren't actually near any of the main virus occurred.

"Well to be actually honesty, the enormity of prospect of 14 days hasn't hit me."

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It wasn't all doom and gloom in self-isolation for Jon, however, as he took to social media to share his collection of colourful ties.

Meanwhile, as shoppers have begun stockpiling and the UK government warns against mass panic, former chancellor George Osborne has discussed how he would approach the upcoming budget.

He told BBC Radio 4's Today programme: "If I was Chancellor of the Exchequer, I would make this a Budget for the coronavirus, I would do everything I could to vaccinate the economy against what is going to happen.

"If we can't vaccinate people against what is going to happen, I would provide the cash for businesses and individuals that don't have it at the moment because of the impact of the virus, and try and provide that immunity to the economy going forward."

At least we have Jon to look forward to during the crisis as it continues!

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