British Prime Minister Boris Johnson was relocated to the intensive care unit of a London hospital after his coronavirus symptoms worsened on Monday, just a day after he was admitted for routine tests.
The first world leader to have coronavirus symptoms
According to Live Mint, Johnson was admitted to St. Thomas’ Hospital late Sunday, 10 days after he was diagnosed with COVID-19. With this, he has become the first major world leader to be confirmed to have the virus.
According to a source, Johnson was conscious and did not require ventilation, but he was moved into intensive care in case he needs it later, his office said in a statement.
The 55-year-old had been quarantined in his Downing Street residence since being diagnosed with COVID-19 on March 26. He continued to lead at daily meetings on the outbreak until Sunday. He released several video messages during his 10 days in isolation urging Britons to stay home and observe social distancing measures to help slow the spread of the virus.
Yesterday, Johnson tweeted that he was in good spirits and thanked the National Health Service for taking care of him and others with the disease.
“On the advice of my doctor, I went into the hospital for some routine tests as I’m still experiencing coronavirus symptoms,″ Johnson said in the tweet. “I’m in good spirits and keeping in touch with my team, as we work together to fight this virus and keep everyone safe.″
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.
— Boris Johnson #StayHomeSaveLives (@BorisJohnson) April 6, 2020
Admitted to because of his cough and fever
The prime minister’s spokesman said earlier Monday that Johnson had spent a comfortable night and remained in charge of government after being admitted to the hospital because his cough and fever continued.
Johnson’s spokesman, James Slack, refused to say what kind of tests Johnson was undergoing. He insisted that “the PM remains in charge of the government.”
“He is receiving updates in hospital and is continuing to receive a (ministerial red) box” of files and briefing papers, Slack said.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday hoped that his British counterpart admitted to a hospital for treatment of coronavirus finds himself healthy soon.
“Hang in there, Prime Minister @BorisJohnson! Hope to see you out of the hospital and in perfect health very soon,” the prime minister wrote on Twitter.
Hang in there, Prime Minister @BorisJohnson! Hope to see you out of hospital and in perfect health very soon.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) April 6, 2020
It is also reported that Johnson’s fiancee, Carrie Symonds, who is pregnant, is herself recovering from coronavirus symptoms.
