Boris Johnson's battle with coronavirus begs the question: was the public told the truth?
4 years, 9 months ago

Boris Johnson's battle with coronavirus begs the question: was the public told the truth?

ABC  

That the leader of one of the most powerful nations and largest economies in the world is now in intensive care with worsening symptoms of coronavirus is extraordinary. Downing Street says Boris Johnson's condition worsened over the course of Monday afternoon, and his medical team advised that he be moved to ICU at St Thomas' Hospital in central London. Just hours before he was admitted to intensive care, Downing Street was insisting Mr Johnson was still well enough to govern. Then Mr Raab revealed he had not spoken to Mr Johnson since Saturday, one day before the Prime Minister was admitted to hospital, despite standing in for him on Monday's daily government coronavirus briefing. A statement from Downing Street said the PM had asked Mr Raab to deputise for him "where necessary".

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Watch: Chief medical officer Chris Whitty gives evidence to Britain’s Covid inquiry
1 year, 1 month ago

Watch: Chief medical officer Chris Whitty gives evidence to Britain’s Covid inquiry

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Watch as chief medical officer …

Boris Johnson’s former top aide is withering about UK government during COVID-19 pandemic inquiry
1 year, 2 months ago

Boris Johnson’s former top aide is withering about UK government during COVID-19 pandemic inquiry

Associated Press  

LONDON — The former top aide to ex-British Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Tuesday painted a picture of widespread chaos and dysfunction in the U.K. government during the coronavirus pandemic. He went to work in Downing Street when Johnson became prime minister in 2019, filling a loosely defined but powerful role that saw him dubbed “Boris’ brain.” At one point …

During pandemic, chaos reigned in British government, ex-aide to Boris Johnson says
1 year, 2 months ago

During pandemic, chaos reigned in British government, ex-aide to Boris Johnson says

LA Times  

Former chief advisor to Prime Minister Boris Johnson, Dominic Cummings arrives to give a statement to the U.K. COVID-19 Inquiry at Dorland House in London on Tuesday. He went to work in Downing Street when Johnson became prime minister in 2019, filling a loosely defined but powerful role that saw him dubbed “Boris’ brain.” In May 2020 it was revealed …

Public may not be told if Johnson fined for partygate Covid rule breaches
2 years, 11 months ago

Public may not be told if Johnson fined for partygate Covid rule breaches

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Asked if No 10 would reveal any fines issued as a result of the …

‘No indications of Russia de-escalating’ as PM flies to Ukraine
2 years, 11 months ago

‘No indications of Russia de-escalating’ as PM flies to Ukraine

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. But before boarding his flight Mr Johnson told his Cabinet that the situation was …

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. …

Johnson under fire as UK again faces onslaught of COVID-19
3 years, 11 months ago

Johnson under fire as UK again faces onslaught of COVID-19

Associated Press  

LONDON — The crisis facing Britain this winter is depressingly familiar: Stay-at-home orders and empty streets. Britain locked down on March 23, and Costello said if the decision had come a week or two sooner, “we would be back down at 30,000-40,000 deaths.. More like Germany.” “And the problem is, they’ve repeated these delays,” said Costello, a member of Independent …

Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab said he feared Boris Johnson would die after contracting coronavirus
4 years, 3 months ago

Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab said he feared Boris Johnson would die after contracting coronavirus

Daily Mail  

Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab has revealed he feared Boris Johnson would die after the Conservative leader was admitted to hospital with coronavirus. Trump's personal physician Sean Conley offered an update on his condition outside Walter Reed National Military Medical Center in Bethesda, Maryland, on Saturday morning alongside several other members of the president's medical team. Mr Gove and Mr Raab's …

After months of over-promising and under-delivering, Number 10 has finally changed tack
4 years, 3 months ago

After months of over-promising and under-delivering, Number 10 has finally changed tack

The Telegraph  

Remember when Boris Johnson had to apologise for being "unnecessarily boosterish" about coronavirus? That was back on March 19, when an upbeat Prime Minister told the daily Downing Street press conference that the next 12 weeks could "turn the tide of this disease". Flanked by his chief scientific adviser, Sir Patrick Vallance, and his chief medical officer, Professor Chris Whitty, …

May 24, 2020 coronavirus news
4 years, 7 months ago

May 24, 2020 coronavirus news

CNN  

Cummings outside his London home on Saturday. The saga engulfing Downing Street dominates newspaper front pages in the UK, as anger grows over reports that Boris Johnson’s top aide ignored lockdown rules to make multiple trips across England. THE OBSERVER: Fresh claims that Cummings broke virus lockdown rules #TomorrowsPapersToday pic.twitter.com/Dc3ry7Zkek — Neil Henderson May 23, 2020 Both papers, which worked …

May 24, 2020 coronavirus news
4 years, 7 months ago

May 24, 2020 coronavirus news

CNN  

Cummings outside his London home on Saturday. The saga engulfing Downing Street dominates newspaper front pages in the UK, as anger grows over reports that Boris Johnson’s top aide ignored lockdown rules to make multiple trips across England. THE OBSERVER: Fresh claims that Cummings broke virus lockdown rules #TomorrowsPapersToday pic.twitter.com/Dc3ry7Zkek — Neil Henderson May 23, 2020 Both papers, which worked …

'Raring To Go': UK PM To Resume Duties On Monday
4 years, 8 months ago

'Raring To Go': UK PM To Resume Duties On Monday

ABP News  

London: British Prime Minister Boris Johnson will be back at work in 10 Downing Street on Monday, after recovering from the novel Coronavirus infection. Johnson, who spent three nights in intensive care in the hospital, spent a week in Chequers, the prime minister's country house after leaving the hospital. The UK's Prime Minister Boris Johnson, who spent more than three …

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 …

Boris Johnson to return to work amid growing coronavirus-related divisions in U.K.
4 years, 8 months ago

Boris Johnson to return to work amid growing coronavirus-related divisions in U.K.

LA Times  

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson speaks during a coronavirus press briefing to announce new measures to limit the spread of the virus, at Downing Street in London on March 22. British Prime Minister Boris Johnson is returning to work after recovering from a coronavirus infection that put him in intensive care, with his government facing growing criticism over the deaths …

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 back on his feet in recovery from COVID-19 but father says PM will be out of action for a while
4 years, 8 months ago

Boris Johnson back on his feet in recovery from COVID-19 but father says PM will be out of action for a while

ABC  

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson is back on his feet after spending time in intensive care with COVID-19, while his fellow Britons are told to resist the temptation of going out in the spring sunshine over Easter as the coronavirus death toll pushes towards 9,000. Key points: Mr Johnson's father says his son needs time to "rest up" from the …

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 spends second night in intensive care fighting coronavirus
4 years, 9 months ago

UK PM spends second night in intensive care fighting coronavirus

Al Jazeera  

Johnson has received oxygen support but does not need ventilator as he tries to recover from severe case of coronavirus. British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has spent a second night in intensive care and was in a stable condition after receiving oxygen support for COVID-19 complications, as his foreign minister directs the country’s battle against the outbreak. Johnson, who tested …

Coronavirus | Prime Minister Johnson spent night in ICU, not on ventilator, clarifies UK government
4 years, 9 months ago

Coronavirus | Prime Minister Johnson spent night in ICU, not on ventilator, clarifies UK government

The Hindu  

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson spent the night in the intensive care unit of a London hospital with the new coronavirus, but is not on a ventilator, a senior government minister said Tuesday, as pressure grew on the government to release more details of Mr. Johnson’s condition. Cabinet Office Minister Michael Gove said Mr. Johnson is being given oxygen but …

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 is being treated for coronavirus in intensive care in a London hospital. Here's what we know
4 years, 9 months ago

Boris Johnson is being treated for coronavirus in intensive care in a London hospital. Here's what we know

ABC  

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has been moved to an intensive care unit at a hospital in London after his coronavirus symptoms "worsened". Experts said his move to the intensive care unit meant the UK leader was "extremely sick", but a spokesman said Mr Johnson was "conscious" and the move was a precaution. A spokesman said Russian media reports that …

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 …

Dominic Raab to take over prime minister duties after Boris Johnson admitted to intensive care with coronavirus
4 years, 9 months ago

Dominic Raab to take over prime minister duties after Boris Johnson admitted to intensive care with coronavirus

The Independent  

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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 …

Timeline: UK PM Boris Johnson's activities before his hospitalisation with coronavirus
4 years, 9 months ago

Timeline: UK PM Boris Johnson's activities before his hospitalisation with coronavirus

India Today  

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson was admitted to hospital for tests on Sunday in what Downing Street said was a "precautionary step" because he was showing persistent symptoms of the coronavirus 10 days after testing positive for it. March 27, Friday - Johnson said he had tested positive for the coronavirus and that he would self-isolate in Downing Street. April …

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 …

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 …

Boris Johnson Hospitalized For Testing After Coronavirus Diagnosis
4 years, 9 months ago

Boris Johnson Hospitalized For Testing After Coronavirus Diagnosis

NPR  

Boris Johnson Hospitalized For Testing After Coronavirus Diagnosis Enlarge this image toggle caption Ian Vogler/AFP via Getty Images Ian Vogler/AFP via Getty Images Updated at 5 a.m. ET Monday British Prime Minister Boris Johnson, who was diagnosed with the coronavirus last month, has been admitted to the hospital for testing on the advice of his doctor, his office said Sunday. …

Coronavirus UK government briefings slammed by media
4 years, 9 months ago

Coronavirus UK government briefings slammed by media

CNN  

London CNN Business — Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s government can typically find a safe space in the digital and print editions of many of the most popular British newspapers. In the crosshairs: The government’s daily press conferences and the lack of a clearly articulated plan for boosting coronavirus testing capabilities. Under a banner headline “Questions without answers” atop of a …

Coronavirus: Boris Johnson self-isolating after testing positive
4 years, 9 months ago

Coronavirus: Boris Johnson self-isolating after testing positive

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 The coronavirus outbreak has struck at the heart of Britain’s government, …

Covid-19 positive British PM had shaken hand with Coronavirus patients
4 years, 9 months ago

Covid-19 positive British PM had shaken hand with Coronavirus patients

Op India  

The United Kingdom’s Prime Minister Boris Johnson today made a grim announcement that he has tested positive for the Wuhan Coronavirus. However, weeks after brazenly defying the instructions advised by healthcare professionals to maintain social distancing and avoid physical contact, the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom was found carrying “mild symptoms” for COVID-19 that has so far affected around …

Coronavirus | British Prime Minister Boris Johnson, Health Secretary Matt Hancock test positive
4 years, 9 months ago

Coronavirus | British Prime Minister Boris Johnson, Health Secretary Matt Hancock test positive

The Hindu  

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has tested positive for coronavirus and is self isolating but will still lead the government's response to the outbreak. “I am now self-isolating, but I will continue to lead the governments response via video-conference as we fight this virus.” A Downing Street spokesman said Mr. Johnson, 55, experienced mild symptoms on Thursday — a day …

Coronavirus UK: Government slammed for testing efforts
4 years, 9 months ago

Coronavirus UK: Government slammed for testing efforts

Daily Mail  

The government faced a mauling this afternoon after it failed to stop senior figures in the UK's fight against coronavirus from catching the deadly disease as Boris Johnson and Matt Hancock both tested positive. In another frantic day of developments in the battle against coronavirus: US President Donald Trump wished Mr Johnson a 'speedy recovery' as the two leaders spoke …

How can Boris Johnson run the UK while suffering from coronavirus?
4 years, 9 months ago

How can Boris Johnson run the UK while suffering from coronavirus?

CNN  

London CNN — When British Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced on Friday morning that he had tested positive for coronavirus, he insisted that he would continue to head up his country’s fight against the pandemic. In a video posted to his official Twitter page, Johnson said that “thanks to the wizardry of modern technology,” he would continue to lead the …

Boris Johnson Tests Positive For Coronavirus, Is Self-Isolating
4 years, 9 months ago

Boris Johnson Tests Positive For Coronavirus, Is Self-Isolating

NPR  

Boris Johnson Tests Positive For Coronavirus, Is Self-Isolating Enlarge this image toggle caption Aaron Chown/PA Images via Getty Images Aaron Chown/PA Images via Getty Images U.K. Prime Minister Boris Johnson has tested positive for the coronavirus that causes COVID-19, he announced Friday. Sponsor Message "Over the last 24 hours I have developed mild symptoms and tested positive for coronavirus," Johnson …

Boris Johnson in isolation after testing positive for coronavirus
4 years, 9 months ago

Boris Johnson in isolation after testing positive for coronavirus

Al Jazeera  

The UK prime minister says he has mild symptoms and will continue to lead government. “I am now self-isolating, but I will continue to lead the government’s response via video conference as we fight this virus.” A Downing Street spokesman said Johnson, 55, experienced mild symptoms on Thursday – a day after he attended the prime minister’s weekly question time …

UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson tests positive for coronavirus, will self-isolate in 10 Downing St
4 years, 9 months ago

UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson tests positive for coronavirus, will self-isolate in 10 Downing St

ABC  

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has tested positive for coronavirus and is self-isolating. Key points: Mr Johnson said he would continue to lead the Government response to the crisis by video conference He said he had mild symptoms, including "a temperature and a persistent cough" He said he was self-isolating from home Mr Johnson, 55, was tested by National Health …

Boris Johnson: UK Prime Minister tests positive for coronavirus
4 years, 9 months ago

Boris Johnson: UK Prime Minister tests positive for coronavirus

CNN  

London CNN — The UK’s response to the coronavirus pandemic was upended on Friday when the Prime Minister Boris Johnson and his top health minister tested positive for the infection, and his chief medical adviser self-isolated after displaying symptoms. Johnson announced his diagnosis in a remarkable video posted on social media, in which he said he would continue to lead …

Coronavirus: Dominic Raab to become acting PM if Boris Johnson incapacitated due to disease
4 years, 9 months ago

Coronavirus: Dominic Raab to become acting PM if Boris Johnson incapacitated due to disease

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 Dominic Raab will run the country if Boris Johnson is struck …

UK preparing for ‘delay’ stage of coronavirus: Boris Johnson
4 years, 10 months ago

UK preparing for ‘delay’ stage of coronavirus: Boris Johnson

India TV News  

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson held an emergency COBRA meeting at 10 Downing Street in London on Monday to assess the fight against coronavirus and announced that preparations will begin for the "delay" phase of the government's four-phase strategy. While the UK will stay at stage one of "containment" of the virus, Johnson revealed that given the rising number of …

Inside Politics: Boris Johnson decides coronavirus crisis merits his attention
4 years, 10 months ago

Inside Politics: Boris Johnson decides coronavirus crisis merits his attention

The Independent  

Three is the magic number. Meanwhile Boris Johnson will convene a meeting of the government’s Cobra emergency committee, with Labour claiming he should have “got a grip” of the situation much earlier. According to The Sunday Times Young was told: “You have one job: don’t let Priti f*** up the borders plan.” Patel is under pressure to answer questions in …

Boris Johnson hails frontline NHS staff UK's 'greatest asset' in face of coronavirus outbreak
4 years, 10 months ago

Boris Johnson hails frontline NHS staff UK's 'greatest asset' in face of coronavirus outbreak

Daily Mail  

Boris Johnson visited Public Health England's infection control HQ after hailing frontline NHS staff as the UK's 'greatest asset' in the face of the coronavirus outbreak. Boris Johnson visited Public Health England's infection control HQ in Colindale, London Earlier today, he hailed frontline NHS staff as the UK's 'greatest asset' in the face of the coronavirus outbreak. Pictured: Mr Johnson …

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