# BT Group CEO tests positive to COVID-19; no disruption to the business

- Link: https://www.directorstalkinterviews.com/bt-group-ceo-tests-positive-to-covid-19-no-disruption-to-the-business/412808523
- Published: 2020-03-13T07:17:54+00:00
- Author: Amilia Stone

Philip Jansen, Chief Executive, **[BT Group plc](https://www.directorstalkinterviews.com/ftse-company/bt-group-plc/bt-a.l)**(
LON:BT.A) yesterday tested positive for COVID-19 and as a result has followed the
Public Health England protocols to self-isolate.

BT is now working closely with Public Health England to undertake a full deep clean
of relevant parts of its Group headquarters and will ensure those employees who 
have had contact with Philip are appropriately advised.

> **Philip Jansen said:** “Having felt slightly unwell I decided as a precaution
> to be tested. As soon as the test results were known I isolated myself at home.”
> “I’ve met several industry partners this week so felt it was the responsible thing
> to do to alert them to this fact as soon as I could.”
> “Given my symptoms seem relatively mild, I will continue to lead BT but work with
> my team remotely over the coming week. There will be no disruption to the business.”

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