PRIME Minister Boris Johnson has spent the night in intensive care at a London hospital.
Mr Johnson's condition worsened on Monday afternoon and Downing Street has said that, on the advice of his medical team, he was moved to the intensive care unit at St Thomas' Hospital in London.
The PM has asked Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab, who is the First Secretary of State, to deputise for him.
Mr Johnson, 55, is understood to be conscious and was moved to intensive care at about 7pm as a precaution should he require ventilation to aid his recovery.
A Number 10 spokesman said on Monday: “Over the course of this afternoon, the condition of the Prime Minister has worsened and, on the advice of his medical team, he has been moved to the intensive Care Unit at the hospital.
“The PM has asked Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab, who is the First Secretary of State, to deputise for him where necessary.
“The PM is receiving excellent care, and thanks all NHS staff for their hard work and dedication.”
All my thoughts are with Prime Minister @BorisJohnson and @carriesymonds this evening. I wish him a speedy recovery and I know he will be receiving first class care from our brilliant NHS.
— Julian Sturdy MP (@JulianSturdy) April 6, 2020
Best wishes to the Prime Minister for a full and speedy recovery and to his partner Carrie and all his family at this very worrying time. No doubt he has the strength, fortitude and courage needed to get through this and back to his rightful place leading the nation.
— Kevin Hollinrake MP (@kevinhollinrake) April 6, 2020
I lit a candle@the end of my prayers&fasting on the National day of Prayer. I have just lit another one&prayed Psalm 25:The Psalmist pleading for Defence&Deliverance from https://t.co/8CPG3bDHc5’s my prayer for all afflicted with COVID-19 -especially PM Boris Johnson.Lord HEAL 🔜
— John Sentamu (@JohnSentamu) April 6, 2020
Extremely worrying news about our Prime Minister. Praying for a positive outcome and full recovery. 🙏
— Paul Doughty (@PaulDoughty1) April 6, 2020
This should be a serious warning to everyone.#BorisJohnson
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