Boris Johnson

Johnson Under Pressure To Explain UK Virus Plan

April 25, 2020 6:17 pm

Prime Minister Boris Johnson is expected to return to work soon after his recovery from COVID-19, as pressure mounts on his government to explain how to get Britain out of lockdown.

Johnson, 55, has been recuperating at the British prime ministerial retreat, Chequers, outside London since his release from hospital on April 12.

He spent three days in intensive care and later admitted that “things could have gone either way”, forcing him to take it easy before returning to the political fray.

But there have been increasing signs his return to Downing Street could be imminent, after officials said he …

Boris Johnson Britain's Johnson 'Stable' In Intensive Care

Britain’s Boris Johnson ‘Stable’ In Intensive Care

April 7, 2020 6:22 pm

British Prime Minister, Boris Johnson was battling the coronavirus in intensive care on Tuesday, raising deep concerns about his health as the country recorded its highest daily death toll.

“The Prime Minister’s condition is stable and he remains in intensive care for close monitoring. He is in good spirits,” his official spokesman said in an update sent around 1800GMT, almost 24 hours since he was admitted to intensive care.

He earlier said the 55-year-old Conservative leader was receiving “standard oxygen treatment and breathing without any other assistance” and had not required a ventilator.

Johnson is the most high-profile government leader …

UK PM Still In Charge While In Hospital With Coronavirus

April 6, 2020 5:58 pm

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson spent the night in hospital after being admitted for tests following 10 days of persistent symptoms of coronavirus, but the government insisted Monday he remained in charge.

The Conservative leader announced on March 27 that he had tested positive for COVID-19, and has been self-isolating in his flat above Downing Street ever since.

On Sunday night, on the advice of his doctor, the 55-year-old was admitted to hospital for tests in what his office said was a “precautionary step”.

The Times newspaper reported that he had been given oxygen treatment.

“He spent the night in …

Boris Johnson’s Pregnant Fiancee Symonds Gets Coronavirus

April 4, 2020 2:13 pm

Carrie Symonds, the pregnant fiancee of UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson revealed today she spent the past week fighting coronavirus.

Her revelation came days after Johnson went into isolation with the deadly pathogen.

‘I’ve spent the past week in bed with the main symptoms of Coronavirus”, she said.

“I haven’t needed to be tested and after seven days of rest, I feel stronger and I’m on the mend”, she added

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‘Things Will Get Worse’: Boris Johnson Tells Britons

March 29, 2020 6:01 am

Prime Minister Boris Johnson urged Britons to stay home and outlined stricter measures yet to come in the fight against the coronavirus.

“It’s important for me to level with you – we know things will get worse before they get better,” Boris Johnson wrote in a letter issued by Downing Street.

The letter will be delivered to 30 million households this week.

“We are making the right preparations, and the more we all follow the rules, the fewer lives will be lost and the sooner life can return to normal,” he said.

“At this moment of national emergency, I urge …