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- April 7, 2020
- 12:52 pm
UK Prime Minister
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson is in intensive care after receiving oxygen support for serious COVID-19 complications, leaving his foreign minister to lead the government’s response to the accelerating outbreak.
What were Boris Johnson’s symptoms before being admitted to St. Thomas’ Hospital?
On Monday, April 6th, the UK Prime Minister, Boris Johnson, was moved to the intensive care unit (ICU) at St. Thomas’ Hospital in London after his symptoms of COVID-19 worsened. As of Thursday, April 9th, he remains in the ICU. This news has generated a great deal of concern and attention, both in the UK and around the world.
Boris Johnson first announced that he had contracted COVID-19 on March 27th, and began self-isolating at his residence in Downing Street. However, on Sunday, April 5th, he was admitted to St. Thomas’ Hospital after experiencing persistent symptoms, including a fever and cough. The decision to move him to the ICU was taken that evening, after his condition deteriorated.
This news was met with a great deal of shock and anxiety in the UK, where Prime Minister Johnson has been leading the country’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Across the political spectrum, messages of support and well-wishes have poured in for the Prime Minister and his family. The Queen released a statement saying that she and Prince Philip were thinking of Johnson and his family, and wished him a full and speedy recovery. Other world leaders, including US President Donald Trump and German Chancellor Angela Merkel, have also expressed their concern and support.
The news of Boris Johnson’s hospitalization has also raised questions about the UK government’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Some critics have argued that the government was not sufficiently prepared or responsive in the early stages of the outbreak, and that the Prime Minister’s illness highlights the seriousness of the situation. However, others have argued that this is not the time for political point-scoring, and that the focus should be on rallying around the Prime Minister and supporting him in his recovery.
As of Thursday, April 9th, the latest updates from St. Thomas’ Hospital suggest that Boris Johnson is responding to treatment, though he remains in the ICU. His Deputy, Dominic Raab, has been deputized to lead the government in his absence. The Prime Minister’s hospitalization is a stark reminder of the seriousness of the COVID-19 pandemic, and a call for continued vigilance and support for those affected by the virus.
