British Prime Minister, Boris Johnson Hospitalised Over COVID-19 Symptoms

It is said to be a “precautionary step” taken on the advice of his doctor.

The British Prime Minister, Boris Johnson / Photo credit: https://asia.nikkei.com/
The British Prime Minister, Boris Johnson / Photo credit: https://asia.nikkei.com/

Prime Minister Boris Johnson has been admitted to hospital for tests, 10 days after testing positive for coronavirus, Downing Street has said.

He was taken to a London hospital on Sunday evening with “persistent symptoms” – including a temperature.

It is said to be a “precautionary step” taken on the advice of his doctor.

The prime minister remains in charge of the government, but the foreign secretary is expected to chair a coronavirus meeting on Monday morning.

Mr Johnson, 55, spent the night in hospital and is having what has been described as a series of “routine tests”.

In a statement, a Downing Street spokeswoman said: “On the advice of his doctor, the prime minister has tonight been admitted to hospital for tests.

“This is a precautionary step, as the prime minister continues to have persistent symptoms of coronavirus 10 days after testing positive for the virus.”

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