UK Prime Minister Borris Johnson moved to intensive care after his COVID-19 symptoms 'worsened'

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UK Prime Minister Borris Johnson moved to intensive care after his COVID-19 symptoms 'worsened'

By Naveel Krishant

07/04/2020

UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson [image: Business Insider]

UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson has been moved to intensive care in hospital after his coronavirus symptoms "worsened".

A Downing Street spokesman said Johnson was moved on the advice of his medical team and is receiving "excellent care".

Johnson has asked Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab to deputise "where necessary"

The prime minister, was admitted to hospital in London with "persistent symptoms" yesterday.

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