Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s condition “has been stable overnight” after he was admitted to intensive care for coronavirus, Downing Street said.
“The Prime Minister has been stable overnight and remains in good spirits,” the Prime Minister’s spokesperson said in a statement. “He is receiving standard oxygen treatment and breathing without any other assistance. He has not required mechanical ventilation or non-invasive respiratory support.”
Johnson was admitted to a hospital Sunday to undergo tests on the advice of his doctor 10 days after he announced he had tested positive for the novel coronavirus. The prime minister’s condition “worsened” on Monday and he was admitted to the intensive care unit at St. Thomas’ Hospital in London, where he remains for the time being.
The Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab has been asked to deputize for the prime minister while he battles the illness.
“The PM is receiving excellent care, and thanks all NHS staff for their hard work and dedication,” the spokesman added.
A spokesperson for Buckingham Palace said Queen Elizabeth has been informed about Johnson’s situation and is monitoring developments.
Before being admitted to intensive care Johnson gave the public an update on his condition, saying that he was in “good spirits” as he continued to experience symptoms.
Last night, on the advice of my doctor, I went into hospital for some routine tests as I’m still experiencing coronavirus symptoms. I’m in good spirits and keeping in touch with my team, as we work together to fight this virus and keep everyone safe.
President Donald Trump joined a chorus of voices wishing the prime minister a quick recovery from the illness.
“But before I begin, I want to express our nation’s well wishes to Prime Minister Boris Johnson as he wages his own personal fight with the virus,” Trump said Sunday evening at the start of the daily White House Coronavirus Task Force press briefing. “All Americans are praying for him. He’s a friend of mine. He’s a great gentleman and a great leader, and he’s as you know, he was brought to the hospital today, but I’m — I’m hopeful and sure that he’s going to be fine.”
The prime minister was last seen in public at the door of Number 10 Downing Street on Thursday night, as he turned out to clap for National Health Service workers along with much of the country.
Source: https://abcnews.go.com/
