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British Prime Minister Boris Johnson moved to intensive care

Published:Monday | April 6, 2020 | 2:30 PM
In this Thursday, April 2, 2020 handout photo provided by 10 Downing Street, Britain's Prime Minister Boris Johnson claps outside 11 Downing Street to salute local heroes during Thursday's nationwide Clap for Carers NHS initiative to applaud workers fighting the coronavirus pandemic, in London. (Pippa Fowles/10 Downing Street via AP, File)

LONDON (AP) — British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has been moved to the intensive care unit of a London hospital after his coronavirus symptoms worsened.

Johnson’s office says he is conscious and does not require ventilation at the moment.

Johnson was admitted to St Thomas’ Hospital late Sunday, 10 days after he was diagnosed with COVID-19.

Johnson has asked Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab to deputise for him.

Johnson said he was in good spirits Monday after spending the night in a London hospital where he was admitted with the new coronavirus.

There was no indication of how long Johnson might remain hospitalised.

The prime minister’s spokesman said Johnson had spent a comfortable night and remained in charge of government despite being admitted to St Thomas’ Hospital after COVID-19 symptoms of a cough and fever persisted, 10 days after he was diagnosed.

Johnson sent out a tweet thanking the National Health Service for taking care of him and others in this difficult time.

“On the advice of my doctor, I went into 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.″

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