British Prime Minister, Boris Johnson has been moved to intensive care after showing worsening symptoms of the Coronavirus.
According to 10, Downing Street, Boris Johnson was moved based on the advice of his medical team and is receiving good treatment.
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Mr. Johnson was initially admitted to hospital on Sunday with a high fever after his symptoms got worse.
A statement from the Prime Minister’s office 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.
“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 PM is receiving excellent care, and thanks all NHS staff for their hard work and dedication.”
Downing Street also announced that Foreign Secretary, Dominic Raab will deputise for Boris Johnson where necessary.
The Prime Minister has tweeted that he was in good spirits before he was taken into intensive care.