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Boris Johnson ‘stable’ and ‘in good spirits’: Downing Street

Downing Street said the decision to transfer to the ICU was made as „a precautionary step in the event that he were to need ventilation.” Johnson’s spokesperson said the prime minister does not have pneumonia.

Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab, who as first secretary of state is the de facto second in command within the Cabinet, has been asked by the prime minister to deputize for him „where necessary.“ Raab chaired the government’s Covid-19 „war cabinet“ meeting on Tuesday morning. Johnson’s spokesperson said that Raab had not spoken to the prime minister on Tuesday.

Political leaders from across the world have wished Johnson a speedy recovery, including Donald Trump who also suggested U.S. pharmaceutical firms could offer assistance with new potential drug treatments.

Responding, Johnson’s spokesperson said: “We’re grateful for all of the warm wishes the PM has received overnight,“ but added the government was „confident the prime minister is receiving the best possible care from the NHS. Any treatment that he receives is a matter for his doctors.”

The prime minister confirmed he had tested positive for coronavirus on Friday March 27 and had been in self-isolation in Downing Street, chairing meetings via videoconference and receiving government papers at his door, before being admitted to hospital.

Source: politico.com
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