United Kingdom - Boris Johnson tested positive for coronavirus - Admitted to hospital - ICU - Discharged

[Gert van der Hoek]

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Boris Johnson #StayHomeSaveLives

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Over the last 24 hours I have developed mild symptoms and tested positive for coronavirus. I am now self-isolating, but I will continue to lead the government’s response via video-conference as we fight this virus. Together we will beat this. #StayHomeSaveLives

 

[Gert van der Hoek]

Boris Johnson has tested positive for coronavirus.

The prime minster tweeted: "Over the last 24 hours I have developed mild symptoms and tested positive for coronavirus.

"I am now self-isolating, but I will continue to lead the government's response via video-conference as we fight this virus.

"Together we will beat this. #StayHomeSaveLives."

Downing Street said Mr Johnson had been tested on the advice of his chief medical officer Professor Chris Whitty, having been experiencing "mild symptoms" on Thursday.

"The test was carried out in No 10 by NHS staff and the result of the test was positive," the statement added.

"In keeping with the guidance, the Prime Minister is self-isolating in Downing Street.

 

[Gert van der Hoek]

Coronavirus: PM admitted to hospital over virus symptoms

Prime Minister Boris Johnson has been admitted to hospital for tests, 10 days after testing positive for coronavirus, Downing Street has said.

He was taken to a London hospital on Sunday evening with "persistent symptoms" - including a temperature.

It is said to be a "precautionary step" taken on the advice of his doctor.

The prime minister remains in charge of the government, but the foreign secretary is expected to chair a coronavirus meeting on Monday morning.

Mr Johnson spent the night in hospital and is having what have been described as "routine tests".

In a statement, a Downing Street spokeswoman said: "On the advice of his doctor, the prime minister has tonight been admitted to hospital for tests.

"This is a precautionary step, as the prime minister continues to have persistent symptoms of coronavirus 10 days after testing positive for the virus."

She added: "The prime minister thanks NHS staff for all of their incredible hard work and urges the public to continue to follow the government's advice to stay at home, protect the NHS and save lives."

 

[Ronan Kelly]

Coronavirus LIVE updates: Boris Johnson 'undergoes oxygen treatment in hospital'
The Prime Minister has been admitted to hospital for tests after 10 days of persistent coronavirus symptoms, with aides saying he 'looked dreadful' during his isolation period

Boris Johnson is "still in charge" despite spending his first night in hospital after his coronavirus symptoms persisted.

The Prime Minister was sent to hospital for tests after struggling with the illness for the last 10 days.

But Downing Street insists he will still be running the Government despite this latest development.
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https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-new...eaths-21805328

 

[etudiant]

Very concerning development.
The Kenya Airlines Captain who flew their evacuation flights from New York and from Italy was likewise in self isolation after, but then died 3 days after getting admitted to the hospital.
https://www.nation.co.ke/news/Covid...ltimate-price/1056-5513106-5y7my8z/index.html

It seems the disease can escalate very quickly.

 

[Ronan Kelly]

Boris Johnson moved to intensive care after coronavirus symptoms worsen, Downing Street confirms
‘The condition of the prime minister has worsened and, on the advice of his medical team, he has been moved’

Kate Devlin,
Rob Merrick @Rob_Merrick,
Jane Dalton @JournoJane
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Boris Johnson has been moved to intensive care after his coronavirus symptoms worsened, just hours after Downing Street insisted he was in good spirits and in control of the government's response to the escalating crisis.

The prime minister is understood to still be conscious and to have been moved as a precaution, in case he requires ventilation to aid his recovery.
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https://www.independent.co.uk/news/u...DSBG1KpiUYFzMY

 

[Gert van der Hoek]

PM out of intensive care but remains in hospital


Prime Minister Boris Johnson has been moved out of intensive care but remains in hospital, Downing Street has said.

Mr Johnson has been receiving treatment for coronavirus at St Thomas' Hospital in London since Sunday.

No 10 said he "has been moved this evening from intensive care back to the ward, where he will receive close monitoring during the early phase of his recovery".

A spokesman added: "He is in extremely good spirits."

 

[Gert van der Hoek]

Coronavirus: Boris Johnson says 'it could have gone either way'

12 April 2020

Prime Minister Boris Johnson has said it "could have gone either way" as he thanked healthcare workers for saving his life after being discharged from hospital.

Mr Johnson, 55, was taken to London's St Thomas' Hospital on Sunday - 10 days after testing positive for Covid-19.

He spent three nights in intensive care before returning to a ward on Thursday.

He said in a video on Twitter that he had witnessed the "personal courage" of hospital staff on the front line.

Mr Johnson said two nurses - Jenny from New Zealand and Luis from Portugal - stood by his bedside for 48 hours at the most critical time and named several other hospital workers who cared for him this past week that he wanted to thank.

He said NHS workers "kept putting themselves in harm's way, kept risking this deadly virus".

"It is thanks to that courage, that devotion, that duty and that love that our NHS has been unbeatable," he said.

Downing Street said the PM would continue his recovery at his country residence, Chequers.