UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson has been moved to the
intensive care unit after his coronavirus symptoms worsened.
A Downing Street spokesman said he was moved on the advice
of his medical team and has asked Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab who is the
First Secretary of State, to deputise for him where necessary.
A statement read: “Since Sunday evening, the Prime Minister
has been under the care of doctors at St Thomas’ Hospital, in London, after
being admitted with persistent symptoms of coronavirus,” a spokesman for No. 10
Downing Street said in a statement.
“Over the course of this afternoon, the condition of the
Prime Minister has worsened and, on the advice of his medical team, he has been
moved to the Intensive Care Unit at the hospital,” the spokesman said.
“The PM has asked Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab, who is the
First Secretary of State, to deputise for him where necessary,” the spokesman
added. “The PM is receiving excellent care, and thanks all NHS staff for their
hard work and dedication.”
Mr. Johnson, 55, was
taken to hospital last night for routine tests after testing positive for
coronavirus ten days ago. His symptoms included a high temperature and a cough.
Earlier on Monday, he tweeted that he was in "good
spirits" and was keeping in touch with his team.
'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.'
