UK Prime Minister Johnson Transferred to Intensive Care as Virus Worsens
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson moves to the intensive care unit as his coronavirus symptoms rapidly worsen. Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab temporarily takes over his governmental duties.
UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson moves to the intensive care unit at St Thomas’ Hospital in London as his coronavirus symptoms worsen over several hours. His medical team transfers him to the ICU as a precautionary measure in case he requires ventilation, though he remains conscious during the transition.
With the prime minister hospitalized, Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab temporarily steps in to deputise and handle necessary governmental duties. Johnson expresses gratitude to the National Health Service staff for their hard work and dedicated care during his treatment.
This health crisis unfolds ten days after Johnson initially announces his diagnosis and experiences mild symptoms like a temperature and a persistent cough. His condition deteriorates against the backdrop of a growing national crisis, with the UK reporting over 51,000 positive cases and 5,373 deaths from the virus.