‘Like Boris Johnson, my husband is in intensive care with coronavirus and I can’t be there. This is what it feels like’
4 years, 9 months ago

‘Like Boris Johnson, my husband is in intensive care with coronavirus and I can’t be there. This is what it feels like’

The Independent  

Sign up to our free Living Well email for advice on living a happier, healthier and longer life Live your life healthier and happier with our free weekly Living Well newsletter Live your life healthier and happier with our free weekly Living Well newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy On Monday 6 April Prime Minister Boris Johnson was admitted to the intensive care unit at St Thomas' Hospital, London, as his coronavirus symptoms worsened. Sue Martin, 49, from South Wales knows how that feels – her husband Mal, 58, has been in intensive care with the virus since 29 March. If Mal could talk to me now he’d probably say how much he loves us, how proud he is of his children, and how we have to look after one another.

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In U-turn, U.K.’s Johnson to quarantine after COVID-19 contact
3 years, 5 months ago

In U-turn, U.K.’s Johnson to quarantine after COVID-19 contact

LA Times  

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson will spend 10 days self-isolating after contact with a confirmed coronavirus case, his office said Sunday — reversing an earlier announcement that he would not have to quarantine after facing an uproar. Johnson’s 10 Downing St. office said the prime minister and Treasury chief Rishi Sunak were both alerted overnight by England’s test-and-trace phone app. …

Tough old moment: UK PM Boris Johnson says doctors had plan in case he died of coronavirus
4 years, 8 months ago

Tough old moment: UK PM Boris Johnson says doctors had plan in case he died of coronavirus

India Today  

Doctors treating Boris Johnson for coronavirus prepared to announce his death after he was taken to intensive care, the British prime minister said on Sunday, in his first detailed comments about his illness. The Conservative party leader spent three days receiving "oxygen support", and admitted after his discharge on April 12 that his fight with the virus "could have gone …

British PM Boris Johnson and partner name son after doctors who treated him for coronavirus
4 years, 8 months ago

British PM Boris Johnson and partner name son after doctors who treated him for coronavirus

ABC  

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson and his partner Carrie Symonds have named their son Wilfred Lawrie Nicholas Johnson in honour of their grandfathers and the doctors who treated the Prime Minister for coronavirus. Key points: Wilfred, who was born on Wednesday, was named after Mr Johnson's grandfather Wilfred, who was born on Wednesday, was named after Mr Johnson's grandfather The …

Boris Johnson back to work as UK coronavirus problems mount
4 years, 8 months ago

Boris Johnson back to work as UK coronavirus problems mount

Live Mint  

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson returns to work on Monday more than three weeks after being hospitalised for the coronavirus and spending three days in intensive care. Johnson, one of the highest-profile people to have contracted the virus, returned to 10 Downing Street on Sunday evening and will chair a meeting on Monday morning of the coronavirus "war cabinet", his …

Boris Johnson returns to Downing Street after recovering from Covid-19
4 years, 8 months ago

Boris Johnson returns to Downing Street after recovering from Covid-19

Live Mint  

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Sunday returned to his official residence, 10 Downing Street, after spending two weeks recovering from novel coronavirus. According to British media reports, Johnson went to his normal schedule following his treatment at a London hospital, as UK registered 413 new deaths sue 7 to COVID-19, which is the lowest increase in daily fatalities since …

British PM Boris Johnson to resume work after Covid-19 recovery: Report
4 years, 8 months ago

British PM Boris Johnson to resume work after Covid-19 recovery: Report

India Today  

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson will be back at work on Monday, a Downing Street spokeswoman confirmed on Saturday, after having recovered from a case of coronavirus that sent him to intensive care for three nights in early April. Johnson, 55, will take back control of a government under pressure from the economic fallout of shutdowns aimed at curbing the …

Coronavirus Outbreak: Boris Johnson discharged from hospital, won't immediately return to work
4 years, 8 months ago

Coronavirus Outbreak: Boris Johnson discharged from hospital, won't immediately return to work

Firstpost  

Johnson, 55, was taken to St Thomas’ Hospital in central London on 5 April, suffering from persistent symptoms of the disease caused by the new coronavirus. London: British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has been discharged from hospital and will continue his recovery from COVID-19 at Chequers, his official country residence, his Downing Street office said in a statement on Sunday. …

Coronavirus Outbreak: British Prime Minister Boris Johnson Discharged From Hospital After Treatment
4 years, 8 months ago

Coronavirus Outbreak: British Prime Minister Boris Johnson Discharged From Hospital After Treatment

ABP News  

London: British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has been discharged from a London hospital as he continues his recovery from COVID-19, his office said on Sunday. Thousands of get-well-soon cards have also flooded in for the prime minister since he went into self-isolation after testing positive for Coronavirus over two weeks ago. The Prime Minister was taken to St Thomas' Hospital …

Boris Johnson discharged from hospital after stint in intensive care with coronavirus
4 years, 8 months ago

Boris Johnson discharged from hospital after stint in intensive care with coronavirus

ABC  

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has been discharged from a London hospital where he was treated in intensive care for COVID-19. Key points: Boris Johnson was the first world leader of a major power confirmed to have coronavirus He spent three nights in intensive care after his condition "worsened" Mr Johnson will not be immediately returning to work and will …

Coronavirus: Boris Johnson says he ‘owes his life’ to NHS staff after intensive care treatment
4 years, 8 months ago

Coronavirus: Boris Johnson says he ‘owes his life’ to NHS staff after intensive care treatment

The Independent  

Sign up for the View from Westminster email for expert analysis straight to your inbox Get our free View from Westminster email Get our free View from Westminster email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Boris Johnson has thanked NHS staff for saving his life while …

Coronavirus: Boris Johnson moved out of intensive care and will be ‘closely monitored’
4 years, 9 months ago

Coronavirus: Boris Johnson moved out of intensive care and will be ‘closely monitored’

The Independent  

Sign up for the View from Westminster email for expert analysis straight to your inbox Get our free View from Westminster email Get our free View from Westminster email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. The prime minister will be closely monitored by doctors at St Thomas’ Hospital in London …

Coronavirus | Boris Johnson leaves intensive care, remains under observation
4 years, 9 months ago

Coronavirus | Boris Johnson leaves intensive care, remains under observation

The Hindu  

Prime Minister Boris Johnson left intensive care on Thursday evening as he continues to recover from COVID-19, but he remains under close observation in hospital, his office said on Thursday. Mr. Johnson, 55, was admitted to St. Thomas' Hospital on Sunday evening with a persistent high temperature and cough, and was rushed to intensive care on Monday where he spent …

UK PM Boris Johnson out of intensive care as his condition improves
4 years, 9 months ago

UK PM Boris Johnson out of intensive care as his condition improves

India Today  

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson was moved out of intensive care Thursday at the London hospital where he is being treated for the new coronavirus, as his government told Britons to prepare for several more weeks in lockdown. Johnson's office said he was "moved this evening from intensive care back to the ward, where he will receive close monitoring during …

UK’s Johnson in ICU with coronavirus, condition improving
4 years, 9 months ago

UK’s Johnson in ICU with coronavirus, condition improving

Associated Press  

LONDON — British Prime Minister Boris Johnson remains in intensive care with the coronavirus but is improving and sitting up in bed, a senior government minister said Wednesday, as the U.K. recorded its biggest spike in COVID-19 deaths to date. The government’s deputy chief scientific adviser, Angela McLean, said that despite the grim death figures, the number of new cases …

Coronavirus: UK PM Boris Johnson spends second night in intensive care
4 years, 9 months ago

Coronavirus: UK PM Boris Johnson spends second night in intensive care

India TV News  

UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson spends a second night in intensive care as he continues to receive treatment for coronavirus. The PM is being kept at St Thomas' Hospital in London "for close monitoring", Downing Street said, the BBC reported. Speaking at Tuesday's Downing Street coronavirus briefing, he said Johnson was receiving standard oxygen treatment and was breathing without any …

What you need to know today about the virus outbreak
4 years, 9 months ago

What you need to know today about the virus outbreak

Associated Press  

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson was moved to the intensive care unit of a London hospital after his coronavirus symptoms worsened Monday. WHAT’S HAPPENING TODAY: — President Donald Trump said at an afternoon news briefing that he’d called New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo earlier Monday to let him know that the Navy hospital ship USNS Comfort can now be used …

Boris Johnson: World reacts to British PM’s coronavirus decline
4 years, 9 months ago

Boris Johnson: World reacts to British PM’s coronavirus decline

Al Jazeera  

World leaders send well wishes to UK leader as he battles coronavirus in an intensive care unit in London. Hope to see you back at Number 10 soon.” Qatar’s Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani tweeted, in Arabic: “My best wishes for a speedy recovery for my friend, Prime Minister @BorisJohnson. 🇮🇱🇬🇧 pic.twitter.com/gNoPE4ulr1 — Benjamin Netanyahu April 6, 2020 …

Boris Johnson admitted to London intensive care unit after coronavirus symptoms worsen
4 years, 9 months ago

Boris Johnson admitted to London intensive care unit after coronavirus symptoms worsen

ABC  

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has been moved to the intensive care unit of a London hospital after his coronavirus symptoms worsened. Key points: Mr Johnson's office says he is conscious and does not require ventilation at the moment Hours earlier, he had tweeted he was in good spirits after spending a night in hospital A spokesperson for Mr Johnson …

Coronavirus | British Prime Minister Boris Johnson's health worsens, taken to intensive care
4 years, 9 months ago

Coronavirus | British Prime Minister Boris Johnson's health worsens, taken to intensive care

The Hindu  

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson was moved to an intensive care unit on Monday after his coronavirus symptoms worsened, but his Downing Street office said he was still conscious. “The PM remains conscious at this time.” Downing Street said he had been moved to the intensive care unit as “a precaution should he require ventilation to aid his recovery”. All …

Coronavirus UK: Boris Johnson praises NHS from hospital bed
4 years, 9 months ago

Coronavirus UK: Boris Johnson praises NHS from hospital bed

Daily Mail  

Boris Johnson is facing another night in hospital after ministers said he would 'follow doctors' orders' amid mounting fears over his 'persistent' coronavirus symptoms. On another turbulent day in the coronavirus crisis: The UK has declared 439 more deaths, taking the total to 5,373, and 3,802 new positive tests have pushed the number of patients up to 51,608; But in …

Coronavirus: British PM Boris Johnson hospitalised for testing
4 years, 9 months ago

Coronavirus: British PM Boris Johnson hospitalised for testing

Al Jazeera  

Downing Street says Johnson admitted after showing persistent symptoms of coronavirus 10 days after testing positive. British Prime Minister Boris Johnson is in hospital for tests after showing persistent symptoms of coronavirus 10 days after testing positive for the virus. “Obviously, today he’s in hospital having the test, but he’ll continue to be kept informed as to what’s happening and …

UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson admitted to intensive care unit
4 years, 9 months ago

UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson admitted to intensive care unit

Al Jazeera  

United Kingdom Prime Minister Boris Johnson has been moved to intensive care after his coronavirus symptoms worsened, according to government officials. “Since Sunday evening, the prime minister has been under the care of doctors at St Thomas’ Hospital, in London, after being admitted with persistent symptoms of coronavirus,” a Downing Street spokesperson told Al Jazeera in an emailed statement. “Boris …

UK Prime Minister moved to intensive care unit with coronavirus symptoms
4 years, 9 months ago

UK Prime Minister moved to intensive care unit with coronavirus symptoms

CNN  

London CNN — UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson was moved to an intensive care unit Monday after his condition with coronavirus symptoms “worsened,” his office has said. The move strikes a sharp contrast to earlier reports on Johnson’s condition: During his period of self-isolation, Downing Street had said that Johnson’s symptoms were “mild,” and on Sunday said his hospitalization was …

Boris Johnson hospitalised for coronavirus as a 'precautionary step', Downing Street says
4 years, 9 months ago

Boris Johnson hospitalised for coronavirus as a 'precautionary step', Downing Street says

ABC  

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has been admitted to hospital for tests after showing persistent symptoms of COVID-19 10 days after testing positive for the virus. Key points: Mr Johnson tested positive to coronavirus 10 days ago and has been self-isolating in Downing Street The Prime Minister's office said he was in hospital as a precaution Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab …

U.K. Prime Minister Boris Johnson In Intensive Care Unit Due To COVID-19
4 years, 9 months ago

U.K. Prime Minister Boris Johnson In Intensive Care Unit Due To COVID-19

NPR  

U.K. Prime Minister Boris Johnson In Intensive Care Unit Due To COVID-19 Enlarge this image toggle caption Pippa Fowles/10 Downing Street/AP Pippa Fowles/10 Downing Street/AP Updated at 3:10 a.m. ET Tuesday British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has been moved into intensive care at St. Thomas' Hospital in London after days of persistent symptoms, including a fever and a cough, according …

Britain’s Boris Johnson in intensive care, illustrating U.K.’s growing struggle with coronavirus
4 years, 9 months ago

Britain’s Boris Johnson in intensive care, illustrating U.K.’s growing struggle with coronavirus

LA Times  

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s move to a stepped-up level of care April 6 came less than 24 hours after he was hospitalized. British Prime Minister Boris Johnson, infected by the coronavirus, was moved Monday to intensive care at a London hospital, a dramatic development illustrating his country’s escalating battle with the outbreak. After Johnson’s hospitalization was disclosed Sunday, President …

Coronavirus | British PM Johnson in hospital with persistent virus symptoms
4 years, 9 months ago

Coronavirus | British PM Johnson in hospital with persistent virus symptoms

The Hindu  

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson was undergoing hospital tests on Monday after suffering persistent coronavirus symptoms for more than 10 days, but the government said he was in good spirits and still in charge. Mr. Johnson, who had been isolating in Downing Street after testing positive for the virus last month, was taken to St Thomas’ Hospital in central London …

UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson admitted to hospital with coronavirus symptoms
4 years, 9 months ago

UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson admitted to hospital with coronavirus symptoms

India Today  

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson, who was diagnosed with the coronavirus more than a week ago, was admitted to a hospital Sunday for tests. Johnson's office said he was hospitalized because he still has symptoms 10 days after testing positive for the virus. Johnson has continued to chair daily meetings on Britain's response to the outbreak, and has released several …

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson hospitalized with COVID-19
4 years, 9 months ago

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson hospitalized with COVID-19

LA Times  

Boris Johnson, shown outside 10 Downing St. in London on Thursday, was diagnosed with the coronavirus infection more than a week ago. British Prime Minister Boris Johnson was admitted to a hospital Sunday for tests, his office said, because he is still suffering symptoms 10 days after he was diagnosed with COVID-19. The prime minister’s Downing Street office said it …

As his countrymen and women die, Boris Johnson has been mugged by the coronavirus reality
4 years, 9 months ago

As his countrymen and women die, Boris Johnson has been mugged by the coronavirus reality

ABC  

Even as COVID-19 was revealing itself to be not a crisis, but a cataclysm, Boris Johnson was loath to do more than nudge Britain in the right direction. Asked by a reporter when police would begin enforcement of social distancing, Johnson spluttered in faux outrage: "The police?" Stay up-to-date on the coronavirus outbreak Download the ABC News app and subscribe …

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