Boris Johnson Is Under Observation In Hospital

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Boris Johnson is under observation in hospital for coronavirus but 'remains in charge'   


British Prime Minister Boris Johnson will remain in a London hospital under observation after he was admitted on Sunday night with persistent symptoms of coronavirus.



The Prime Minister's spokesperson said he had a "comfortable" night at St Thomas' Hospital, across Westminster Bridge from Downing Street, and is in "good spirits." The spokesperson would not comment on reports Johnson was given oxygen, but officials are no longer describing his symptoms as mild.

Johnson was admitted to hospital for tests as a precaution, and continues to receive briefing papers, according to the spokesperson. The regular morning briefing on coronavirus was chaired by foreign secretary, Dominic Raab, the most senior Cabinet minister after Johnson.


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Unfortunately things have moved on.
Boris is now in intensive care.
All the best to him.

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Here's the report tonight, Soulman.


Boris Johnson moved to intensive care with Covid-19

LONDON — Boris Johnson was moved to intensive care in hospital on Monday evening, 24 hours after being admitted with Covid-19.

A No. 10 spokesman said the British prime minister's condition had worsened over the course of Monday afternoon and around 7 p.m., local time, he was moved to the intensive care unit at London's St. Thomas' Hospital.

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www.politico.com/news/2020/04/06/boris-johnson-moved-to-intensive-care-with-covid-19-168840

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Boris Johnson ‘stable’ and ‘in good spirits’: Downing Street


LONDON — Boris Johnson's condition was "stable" during his first night in intensive care with Covid-19, Downing Street said Tuesday afternoon.

The prime minister "remains in good spirits," his official spokesperson said, and was receiving "standard oxygen treatment and breathing without any other assistance." He has "not required mechanical ventilation or non-invasive respiratory support," the spokesperson said.

Johnson was admitted to London's St. Thomas' Hospital on Sunday evening and was transferred to its intensive care unit on Monday evening after his condition deteriorated.

Downing Street said the decision to transfer to the ICU was made as "a precautionary step in the event that he were to need ventilation.” Johnson's spokesperson said the prime minister does not have pneumonia.

Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab, who as first secretary of state is the de facto second in command within the Cabinet, has been asked by the prime minister to deputize for him "where necessary." Raab chaired the government's Covid-19 "war cabinet" meeting on Tuesday morning. Johnson's spokesperson said that Raab had not spoken to the prime minister on Tuesday.

Political leaders from across the world have wished Johnson a speedy recovery, including Donald Trump who also suggested U.S. pharmaceutical firms could offer assistance with new potential drug treatments.

Responding, Johnson's spokesperson said: “We’re grateful for all of the warm wishes the PM has received overnight," but added the government was "confident the prime minister is receiving the best possible care from the NHS. Any treatment that he receives is a matter for his doctors.”

The prime minister confirmed he had tested positive for coronavirus on Friday March 27 and had been in self-isolation in Downing Street, chairing meetings via videoconference and receiving government papers at his door, before being admitted to hospital.

www.politico.com/news/2020/04/07/boris-johnson-coronavirus-condition-171458