British PM Boris Johnson is firmly on to the road to recovery but his initial response to the coronavirus outbreak has now come under criticism. Watch report.

UK PM skipped 5 key COVID-19 meetings: Opposition blasts Johnson's initial response

Doctors and health workers criticised the British government on Saturday for suggesting that personal protective equipment (PPE) worn while treating coronavirus patients could be re-used, as supplies run low across the country.

Britain is at or near the peak of a health crisis in which more than 15,000 people have died - the fifth highest national death toll of a pandemic linked to at least 150,000 deaths worldwide.

Data published on Saturday showed 15,464 people have died in British hospitals after testing positive for coronavirus - an increase of 888 in the 24 hours to 1600 GMT on Friday. That increase is higher than recent days, but below the highest daily death toll of 980, seen just over a week ago.

The government issued new guidance to hospitals on Friday setting out that alternatives to fluid-repellent full-length gowns may need to be used, including reusable gowns or even long-sleeved laboratory coats.

"This guidance is a further admission of the dire situation that some doctors and healthcare workers continue to find themselves in because of government failings," said Rob Harwood, chairman of the consultants committee at the British Medical Association.

"If it’s being proposed that staff reuse equipment, this must be demonstrably driven by science and the best evidence – rather than availability."

A Department of Health spokesman said the guidance was to ensure that staff knew what to do to minimise risk if shortages did occur. They said the new rules remained in line with international standards.

Health Secretary Matt Hancock told a committee of lawmakers on Friday that Britain was "tight on gowns" but had 55,000 more arriving and was aiming to get the right equipment where it was needed by the end of this weekend.

The trade union Unite said it had told its members they could lawfully refuse to work to avoid risk of injury, describing the situation over PPE as a "national scandal".

The Royal College of Nursing said it had written "in the strongest terms" to express its concerns over the rules change, and said they had not been consulted about them.

NHS Providers, a body which represents hospitals and other parts of Britain's publicly funded National Health Service, said supply levels of gowns were critical.

"It is now clear that some trusts will run out of fully fluid repellent gowns this weekend," deputy chief executive Saffron Cordery said.

Britain's response to the coronavirus outbreak - which has lagged that of European peers - is a source of increasing political criticism for Prime Minister Boris Johnson, who is recovering from a spell in intensive care after becoming infected.

The crisis has seen citizens ordered to stay at home and businesses forced to shut during four weeks of restrictions on daily life without precedent in British peacetime history. The lockdown was extended on Thursday for at least three more weeks.

Queen Elizabeth effectively cancelled plans to publicly celebrate her 94th birthday on Tuesday, silencing a traditional ceremonial gun salute because she thought it would not be fitting in the current circumstances.

Doctors and health workers criticised the British government on Saturday for suggesting that personal protective equipment (PPE) worn while treating coronavirus patients could be re-used, as supplies run low across the country.

Doctors and health workers criticised the British government on Saturday for suggesting that personal protective equipment (PPE) worn while treating coronavirus patients could be re-used, as supplies run low across the country. Britain is at or near the peak of a health crisis in which more than 15,000 people have died - the fifth highest national death toll of a pandemic linked to at least 150,000 deaths worldwide. Data published on Saturday showed 15,464 people have died in British hospitals after testing positive for coronavirus - an increase of 888 in the 24 hours to 1600 GMT on Friday. That increase is higher than recent days, but below the highest daily death toll of 980, seen just over a week ago. The government issued new guidance to hospitals on Friday setting out that alternatives to fluid-repellent full-length gowns may need to be used, including reusable gowns or even long-sleeved laboratory coats. "This guidance is a further admission of the dire situation that some doctors and healthcare workers continue to find themselves in because of government failings," said Rob Harwood, chairman of the consultants committee at the British Medical Association. "If it’s being proposed that staff reuse equipment, this must be demonstrably driven by science and the best evidence – rather than availability." A Department of Health spokesman said the guidance was to ensure that staff knew what to do to minimise risk if shortages did occur. They said the new rules remained in line with international standards. Health Secretary Matt Hancock told a committee of lawmakers on Friday that Britain was "tight on gowns" but had 55,000 more arriving and was aiming to get the right equipment where it was needed by the end of this weekend. The trade union Unite said it had told its members they could lawfully refuse to work to avoid risk of injury, describing the situation over PPE as a "national scandal". The Royal College of Nursing said it had written "in the strongest terms" to express its concerns over the rules change, and said they had not been consulted about them. NHS Providers, a body which represents hospitals and other parts of Britain's publicly funded National Health Service, said supply levels of gowns were critical. "It is now clear that some trusts will run out of fully fluid repellent gowns this weekend," deputy chief executive Saffron Cordery said. Britain's response to the coronavirus outbreak - which has lagged that of European peers - is a source of increasing political criticism for Prime Minister Boris Johnson, who is recovering from a spell in intensive care after becoming infected. The crisis has seen citizens ordered to stay at home and businesses forced to shut during four weeks of restrictions on daily life without precedent in British peacetime history. The lockdown was extended on Thursday for at least three more weeks. Queen Elizabeth effectively cancelled plans to publicly celebrate her 94th birthday on Tuesday, silencing a traditional ceremonial gun salute because she thought it would not be fitting in the current circumstances.

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A 99-year-old war veteran has&nbsp;raised more than £4 million&nbsp;for the National Health Service by walking in his&nbsp;back garden 100 times before his 100th birthday.

Captain Tom Moore, a second world war veteran man from Keighley in&nbsp;Yorkshire, had initially planned to raise £1,000 through the challenge.

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He raised&nbsp;£70,000 in just 24 hours&nbsp;after launching his campaign on April 8 due to which&nbsp;he extended his fundraiser.

On Tuesday morning&nbsp;he hit the mark of £1 million&nbsp;followed&nbsp;by £2 million mark at 3.30 pm and passing the&nbsp;£3 million mark&nbsp;early in the evening.

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Moore&nbsp;is walking 10 laps of the garden a day with the help of his walking aid, and had hoped to hit 100 laps in time for his birthday on 30 April.

But according to his daughter, Hannah, he is likely to reach his goal on Thursday.

''I really am pleased to be doing this and serving our nurses and our doctors and all our people in our national health service,'' Moore said.

The veteran’s wife was ill for several years and died in 2006, while Moore had been treated for a broken hip and skin cancer, so he continued to feel a close connection with the&nbsp;NHS, his daughter said.

A 99-year-old war veteran has raised more than £4 million for the National Health Service by walking in his back garden 100 times before his 100th birthday. Captain Tom Moore, a second world war veteran man from Keighley in Yorkshire, had initially planned to raise £1,000 through the challenge.

A 99-year-old war veteran has raised more than £4 million for the National Health Service by walking in his back garden 100 times before his 100th birthday. Captain Tom Moore, a second world war veteran man from Keighley in Yorkshire, had initially planned to raise £1,000 through the challenge. Also read: Amid coronavirus-enforced lockdown, UK to face sharpest economic downturn in centuries He raised £70,000 in just 24 hours after launching his campaign on April 8 due to which he extended his fundraiser. On Tuesday morning he hit the mark of £1 million followed by £2 million mark at 3.30 pm and passing the £3 million mark early in the evening. Also read: UK coronavirus death toll could be far higher than previously shown Moore is walking 10 laps of the garden a day with the help of his walking aid, and had hoped to hit 100 laps in time for his birthday on 30 April. But according to his daughter, Hannah, he is likely to reach his goal on Thursday. ''I really am pleased to be doing this and serving our nurses and our doctors and all our people in our national health service,'' Moore said. The veteran’s wife was ill for several years and died in 2006, while Moore had been treated for a broken hip and skin cancer, so he continued to feel a close connection with the NHS, his daughter said.

99-year-old war veteran raises £4 million for NHS by walking in his garden

The British government warned Monday it would not be lifting a nationwide lockdown anytime soon as the country remains in the grip of a coronavirus outbreak that has claimed more than 11,000 lives

UK Coronavirus death toll rises to 11,329

The death toll from COVID-19 in British hospitals rose to 11,329 on Monday and the government, which is having to operate without its convalescing leader Boris Johnson, signalled that there would be no easing of lockdown measures this week.

The British death toll is the fifth highest globally and a senior scientific adviser to the government has said the country risks becoming the worst-hit in Europe.

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The government has had to defend its response to the outbreak, with complaints of insufficient testing and protective kit for medics and questions about whether Johnson, before he fell ill with COVID-19, was too slow to impose a lockdown.

"Amidst this sobering death toll, there are also some positive signs from the data that we are starting to win this struggle," said Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab, deputising for Johnson while he recovers.

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"But we still have a long way to go," Raab said. "We're still not past the peak of this virus."

The government's panel of scientific advisers is due to review the evidence on the effectiveness of social distancing measures this week, but Raab signalled that was unlikely to result in any easing of restrictions.

"We don't expect to make any changes to the measures currently in place at that point, and we won't until we're confident as we realistically can be, that any such changes can be safely made."

That moment could be several weeks away. The Chief Scientific Adviser Patrick Vallance said he expected the number of daily deaths from coronavirus to continue to rise this week, then to plateau for two to three weeks before falling.

Johnson left London's St Thomas' Hospital on Sunday after spending a week there, including three nights in intensive care. He said "things could have gone either way" for him while he was hospitalised.

He is now recuperating at Chequers, his official country residence, with his pregnant fiancee Carrie Symonds. It is not clear when he will return to work.

There has been widespread sympathy for him over his illness, but in his absence the government faces daunting trade-offs between the needs of the health service and of the economy, with national morale also at stake.

Finance minister Rishi Sunak has told colleagues Gross Domestic Product could shrink by up to 30% this quarter because of the coronavirus lockdown, The Times newspaper reported, adding Sunak was pushing for restrictions to be eased.

The comments were neither confirmed nor denied by officials.

On the other hand, a relentless flow of grim news ensured that the human cost of the outbreak remained in sharp focus.

The government's chief medical officer, Chris Whitty, told the news conference 13.5 percent of care homes for the elderly across the country had reported coronavirus outbreaks, including 92 individual homes in the past 24 hours alone.

In County Durham in northern England, the Stanley Park care home confirmed that 13 of its residents had died after displaying symptoms of COVID-19.

In Edinburgh, Scotland's top medical officer asked the public not to delay relatives' funerals in the hope that social distancing measures would soon be lifted, because such delays would risk overwhelming mortuaries and funeral homes.

At the Downing Street news conference, Raab was defensive when asked if the government should have introduced the lockdown sooner and whether to do so would have saved lives - a recurring question as the death toll has soared.

"I don't think it is clear. I don't think those comparisons (with other countries like South Korea) are like for like because of where we are on the curve," he said.

Asked to apologise to National Health Service staff who have reported a lack of personal protective equipment on the frontline, Raab did not do so.

The death toll from COVID-19 in British hospitals rose to 11,329 on Monday and the government, which is having to operate without its convalescing leader Boris Johnson, signalled that there would be no easing of lockdown measures this week.

The death toll from COVID-19 in British hospitals rose to 11,329 on Monday and the government, which is having to operate without its convalescing leader Boris Johnson, signalled that there would be no easing of lockdown measures this week. The British death toll is the fifth highest globally and a senior scientific adviser to the government has said the country risks becoming the worst-hit in Europe. Also read: Reasons for hope: the drugs, tests and tactics that may conquer coronavirus The government has had to defend its response to the outbreak, with complaints of insufficient testing and protective kit for medics and questions about whether Johnson, before he fell ill with COVID-19, was too slow to impose a lockdown. "Amidst this sobering death toll, there are also some positive signs from the data that we are starting to win this struggle," said Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab, deputising for Johnson while he recovers. Also read: IMF approves debt relief for 25 poor countries to help them address coronavirus pandemic "But we still have a long way to go," Raab said. "We're still not past the peak of this virus." The government's panel of scientific advisers is due to review the evidence on the effectiveness of social distancing measures this week, but Raab signalled that was unlikely to result in any easing of restrictions. "We don't expect to make any changes to the measures currently in place at that point, and we won't until we're confident as we realistically can be, that any such changes can be safely made." That moment could be several weeks away. The Chief Scientific Adviser Patrick Vallance said he expected the number of daily deaths from coronavirus to continue to rise this week, then to plateau for two to three weeks before falling. Johnson left London's St Thomas' Hospital on Sunday after spending a week there, including three nights in intensive care. He said "things could have gone either way" for him while he was hospitalised. He is now recuperating at Chequers, his official country residence, with his pregnant fiancee Carrie Symonds. It is not clear when he will return to work. There has been widespread sympathy for him over his illness, but in his absence the government faces daunting trade-offs between the needs of the health service and of the economy, with national morale also at stake. Finance minister Rishi Sunak has told colleagues Gross Domestic Product could shrink by up to 30% this quarter because of the coronavirus lockdown, The Times newspaper reported, adding Sunak was pushing for restrictions to be eased. The comments were neither confirmed nor denied by officials. On the other hand, a relentless flow of grim news ensured that the human cost of the outbreak remained in sharp focus. The government's chief medical officer, Chris Whitty, told the news conference 13.5 percent of care homes for the elderly across the country had reported coronavirus outbreaks, including 92 individual homes in the past 24 hours alone. In County Durham in northern England, the Stanley Park care home confirmed that 13 of its residents had died after displaying symptoms of COVID-19. In Edinburgh, Scotland's top medical officer asked the public not to delay relatives' funerals in the hope that social distancing measures would soon be lifted, because such delays would risk overwhelming mortuaries and funeral homes. At the Downing Street news conference, Raab was defensive when asked if the government should have introduced the lockdown sooner and whether to do so would have saved lives - a recurring question as the death toll has soared. "I don't think it is clear. I don't think those comparisons (with other countries like South Korea) are like for like because of where we are on the curve," he said. Asked to apologise to National Health Service staff who have reported a lack of personal protective equipment on the frontline, Raab did not do so.

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British Prime Minister Boris Johnson was recuperating Monday at his countryside retreat and remained off work after saying his battle with coronavirus "could have gone either way".

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Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab is currently deputising for him, but the government is set to make a decision this week on whether to maintain Britain's lockdown.

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Confinement measures have been in place since March 20 across the country, where more than 10,000 people have died from COVID-19, making it one of the worst-affected nations in the global pandemic.

Johnson became the most high-profile leader to contract the virus last month and spent a week in hospital -- including three days in intensive care -- before being discharged Sunday.&nbsp;

He thanked medics who cared for him when it "could have gone either way" in a candid video message released Sunday.&nbsp;

The 55-year-old is now staying at Chequers, a 16th-century mansion northwest of London used as a retreat by British premiers for the past century.&nbsp;

He has reportedly been reunited with his pregnant partner Carrie Symonds, who earlier this month reported suffering from coronavirus symptoms herself.&nbsp;

Over the weekend, Johnson spoke to Raab, who he asked to stand in for him when he was admitted to intensive care one week ago.

"The prime minister is focusing on his recovery, and he's not currently carrying out government work," Johnson's spokesman said Monday.&nbsp;

Raab has been chairing the government's daily meetings on coronavirus, but a decision is due on Thursday when the three-week-old nationwide lockdown comes up for review.

Ministers must decide whether to continue demanding people stay at home where necessary, and keep non-essential shops closed.

Given the death toll, has been rising by around 900 per day since last week, few expect the restrictions to be lifted this week.

Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon said in Scotland, "that review is not likely to result in these restrictions being lifted in the very near future".

"There are early optimistic signs that the steps we are taking are working, but until we know more, until we have solid evidence, we must stick with it," she told reporters in Edinburgh.

- 'Saved my life' - &nbsp; 
Johnson's government has faced questions about whether it was too slow to impose the lockdown, keeping pubs, shops and schools open even while they shut across Europe.

According to The Times newspaper, 10 cabinet ministers -- just under half -- are pressing for the lockdown to be eased next month over concern about the economic impact.

The government also remains under pressure as doctors and nurses complain of a lack of protective equipment and a shortage of coronavirus tests.

Johnson tested positive at the end of March, and after 10 days holed up in Downing Street was admitted to hospital. Twenty-four hours later he was moved to intensive care.

He was given oxygen, although he was not put on a ventilator, and in a video message released on Sunday, he said he had been in real danger.

"I hope they won't mind if I mention in particular two nurses who stood by my bedside for 48 hours when things could have gone either way," he said.

He named them as Jenny from New Zealand and Luis from Portugal, both of whom work for Britain's state-run National Health Service (NHS).

He added "the NHS has saved my life, no question".&nbsp;

The parents of Jenny, identified in media as Jenny McGee, spoke of their "exceptional" pride at her role.

"She has told us these things over the years and it doesn't matter what patient she is looking after, this is what she does," her mother Caroline told Television New Zealand.

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson was recuperating Monday at his countryside retreat and remained off work after saying his battle with coronavirus "could have gone either way".

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson was recuperating Monday at his countryside retreat and remained off work after saying his battle with coronavirus "could have gone either way". Also read: Quarantine measures taken according to law, says China amid racism row against Africans in Guangzhou Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab is currently deputising for him, but the government is set to make a decision this week on whether to maintain Britain's lockdown. Also read: At times of social distancing, a dog delivers wine in US Confinement measures have been in place since March 20 across the country, where more than 10,000 people have died from COVID-19, making it one of the worst-affected nations in the global pandemic. Johnson became the most high-profile leader to contract the virus last month and spent a week in hospital -- including three days in intensive care -- before being discharged Sunday. He thanked medics who cared for him when it "could have gone either way" in a candid video message released Sunday. The 55-year-old is now staying at Chequers, a 16th-century mansion northwest of London used as a retreat by British premiers for the past century. He has reportedly been reunited with his pregnant partner Carrie Symonds, who earlier this month reported suffering from coronavirus symptoms herself. Over the weekend, Johnson spoke to Raab, who he asked to stand in for him when he was admitted to intensive care one week ago. "The prime minister is focusing on his recovery, and he's not currently carrying out government work," Johnson's spokesman said Monday. Raab has been chairing the government's daily meetings on coronavirus, but a decision is due on Thursday when the three-week-old nationwide lockdown comes up for review. Ministers must decide whether to continue demanding people stay at home where necessary, and keep non-essential shops closed. Given the death toll, has been rising by around 900 per day since last week, few expect the restrictions to be lifted this week. Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon said in Scotland, "that review is not likely to result in these restrictions being lifted in the very near future". "There are early optimistic signs that the steps we are taking are working, but until we know more, until we have solid evidence, we must stick with it," she told reporters in Edinburgh. - 'Saved my life' - Johnson's government has faced questions about whether it was too slow to impose the lockdown, keeping pubs, shops and schools open even while they shut across Europe. According to The Times newspaper, 10 cabinet ministers -- just under half -- are pressing for the lockdown to be eased next month over concern about the economic impact. The government also remains under pressure as doctors and nurses complain of a lack of protective equipment and a shortage of coronavirus tests. Johnson tested positive at the end of March, and after 10 days holed up in Downing Street was admitted to hospital. Twenty-four hours later he was moved to intensive care. He was given oxygen, although he was not put on a ventilator, and in a video message released on Sunday, he said he had been in real danger. "I hope they won't mind if I mention in particular two nurses who stood by my bedside for 48 hours when things could have gone either way," he said. He named them as Jenny from New Zealand and Luis from Portugal, both of whom work for Britain's state-run National Health Service (NHS). He added "the NHS has saved my life, no question". The parents of Jenny, identified in media as Jenny McGee, spoke of their "exceptional" pride at her role. "She has told us these things over the years and it doesn't matter what patient she is looking after, this is what she does," her mother Caroline told Television New Zealand.

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Virus-stricken British Prime Minister Boris Johnson thanked medics for saving his life after leaving hospital on Easter Sunday, as hundreds of millions of Christians observed the holiday under lockdown due to the coronavirus pandemic.

More than half of humanity is confined at home as governments scramble to stop the COVID-19 pandemic, which has claimed more than 112,500 lives around the world.

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More than 1.8 million people have been infected but glimmers of hope were emerging that the worst may be behind -- especially in Europe, where hard-hit Italy recorded its lowest death toll in three weeks and fatalities fell in France.

Johnson, the highest-profile leader to contract the virus characterised by high fevers and coughing, voiced confidence that Britain would beat the pandemic in a candid video message after he was&nbsp;discharged from a state-run National Health Service (NHS)&nbsp;hospital.&nbsp;

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"I hope they won't mind if I mention in particular two nurses who stood by my bedside for 48 hours when things could have gone either way," said 55-year-old Johnson, who was admitted on April 5 to a London hospital where he spent three days in intensive care.

In a suit and tie but visibly worn, Johnson said he was discharged after "a week in which the NHS has saved my life, no question."&nbsp;

Even as Johnson headed to a country estate to rest before returning to work, Britain passed the grim milestone of 10,000 deaths.

Johnson, like US President Donald Trump, had initially resisted stringent measures such as shutting down public places.

The United States has since recorded the world's highest death toll at more than 22,020.

Virus-stricken British Prime Minister Boris Johnson thanked medics for saving his life after leaving hospital on Easter Sunday, as hundreds of millions of Christians observed the holiday under lockdown due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Virus-stricken British Prime Minister Boris Johnson thanked medics for saving his life after leaving hospital on Easter Sunday, as hundreds of millions of Christians observed the holiday under lockdown due to the coronavirus pandemic. More than half of humanity is confined at home as governments scramble to stop the COVID-19 pandemic, which has claimed more than 112,500 lives around the world. Also read: In video message, UK PM says medics saved his life as he battled COVID-19 More than 1.8 million people have been infected but glimmers of hope were emerging that the worst may be behind -- especially in Europe, where hard-hit Italy recorded its lowest death toll in three weeks and fatalities fell in France. Johnson, the highest-profile leader to contract the virus characterised by high fevers and coughing, voiced confidence that Britain would beat the pandemic in a candid video message after he was discharged from a state-run National Health Service (NHS) hospital. Also read: Britons lose £1.8 million as cyber-conning becomes rampant in the country "I hope they won't mind if I mention in particular two nurses who stood by my bedside for 48 hours when things could have gone either way," said 55-year-old Johnson, who was admitted on April 5 to a London hospital where he spent three days in intensive care. In a suit and tie but visibly worn, Johnson said he was discharged after "a week in which the NHS has saved my life, no question." Even as Johnson headed to a country estate to rest before returning to work, Britain passed the grim milestone of 10,000 deaths. Johnson, like US President Donald Trump, had initially resisted stringent measures such as shutting down public places. The United States has since recorded the world's highest death toll at more than 22,020.

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Britain has not yet reached the COVID-19 peak which would allow for an easing of tight restrictions of movement, health minister Matt Hancock said on Saturday. Britain said on Sunday it was pledging 200 million pounds ($248 million) to the World Health Organisation (WHO) and charities to help slow the spread of the coronavirus in vulnerable countries and so help prevent a second wave of infections.

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United Kingdom's Prime Minister Boris Johnson discharged from the hospital after one week treatment of Coronavirus (COVID-19). Johnson thanked the hospital staff he was admitted in.

UK PM discharged from the hospital after one week treatment of COVID-19

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Thursday left intensive care, where he had spent the three previous days for treatment against coronavirus, his Downing Street office said. This is not the first time when a British leader is out of action during a time of crisis. Watch our report to know more.

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The Prime Minister of United Kingdom Boris Johnson is finally out of the intensive care in hospital. The health of UK PM is being monitored closely. The US President Trump tweeted, 'Good News, Get well Boris'.

UK PM Johnson out of intensive care, health is being monitored closely

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.

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 three nights receiving treatment.

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"The prime minister has been moved this evening from intensive care back to the ward, where he will receive close monitoring during the early phase of his recovery," a spokesman from his office said in an emailed statement.

"He is in extremely good spirits."

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Johnson was the first world leader to be hospitalised with the coronavirus, forcing him to hand control of the world's fifth-largest economy to foreign minister Dominic Raab just as Britain's outbreak approaches its most deadly peak.

Raab tweeted that the improvement in Johnson's condition was "the news we all wanted to hear". U.S. President Donald Trump described it as "great news".

Johnson's ongoing recovery prompted a small rise in the value of sterling against the dollar.

However, the government statement did not give any details on when Johnson may be able to resume leadership, and Raab - speaking before the latest announcement - had stressed the importance of allowing the prime minister to focus on recovery.

No further updates on Johnson's health were expected on Thursday.

Raab is deputising for Johnson during the most stringent shutdown in Britain's peacetime history.

Earlier he told a news conference it was too early to end the lockdown because Britain had not reached the peak of the outbreak yet.

The UK death toll in hospitals from coronavirus now stands at 7,978, a rise of 881 on the day but a smaller increase than the 938 seen in Wednesday's data.

With Johnson absent and the death toll still mounting, the British government is wrestling with two major issues - how to finance a vast increase in state spending to support the shuttered economy, and when to start easing lockdown measures.

With the economy facing potentially the worst hit since World War Two, the government said it had expanded its overdraft facility with the Bank of England.

The central bank has agreed temporarily to finance government borrowing in response to COVID-19 if funds cannot immediately be raised from debt markets, reviving a measure last widely used during the 2008 financial crisis.

The BoE said it was a short-term measure and both it and government said any borrowing from the Ways and Means facility - effectively the government's overdraft with the Bank - would be repaid by the end of the year.

The government has made pledges costing tens of billions of pounds to support businesses and workers hit by the virus. On Thursday, the government said an additional 1.2 million claims for welfare payments had been filed since March 16.

Raab said the peak of the virus outbreak had yet to be reached and that the government would not be able to say more about the duration of the lockdown until late next week, once experts have had chance to analyse data on how well it is working. It was introduced last month.

"The measures will have to stay in place until we've got the evidence that clearly shows we've moved beyond the peak," he said.

While Johnson's condition was improving, the likely length of his recovery remained unknown, with some political commentators saying there was a power vacuum in his absence.

Raab said on Thursday he had the power to make "necessary decisions" in the prime minister's absence and that government will continue to follow the strategy set out by Johnson. He said cabinet could take decisions collectively.

The United Kingdom is entering what scientists say is the deadliest phase of the outbreak, with deaths expected to continue to rise over the Easter weekend.

But in a sign the shutdown measures were working, health officials have said the number of coronavirus infections and hospital admissions had begun to show signs of flattening.

Police said they would be taking tougher action to do just that before the four-day Easter holiday weekend because many people were continuing to ignore the ban on social gatherings.

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.

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. 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 three nights receiving treatment. Also read: Death toll from COVID-19 exceeds 90,000 worldwide "The prime minister has been moved this evening from intensive care back to the ward, where he will receive close monitoring during the early phase of his recovery," a spokesman from his office said in an emailed statement. "He is in extremely good spirits." Also read: IMF says coronavirus could trigger worst fallout since the 1930s Johnson was the first world leader to be hospitalised with the coronavirus, forcing him to hand control of the world's fifth-largest economy to foreign minister Dominic Raab just as Britain's outbreak approaches its most deadly peak. Raab tweeted that the improvement in Johnson's condition was "the news we all wanted to hear". U.S. President Donald Trump described it as "great news". Johnson's ongoing recovery prompted a small rise in the value of sterling against the dollar. However, the government statement did not give any details on when Johnson may be able to resume leadership, and Raab - speaking before the latest announcement - had stressed the importance of allowing the prime minister to focus on recovery. No further updates on Johnson's health were expected on Thursday. Raab is deputising for Johnson during the most stringent shutdown in Britain's peacetime history. Earlier he told a news conference it was too early to end the lockdown because Britain had not reached the peak of the outbreak yet. The UK death toll in hospitals from coronavirus now stands at 7,978, a rise of 881 on the day but a smaller increase than the 938 seen in Wednesday's data. With Johnson absent and the death toll still mounting, the British government is wrestling with two major issues - how to finance a vast increase in state spending to support the shuttered economy, and when to start easing lockdown measures. With the economy facing potentially the worst hit since World War Two, the government said it had expanded its overdraft facility with the Bank of England. The central bank has agreed temporarily to finance government borrowing in response to COVID-19 if funds cannot immediately be raised from debt markets, reviving a measure last widely used during the 2008 financial crisis. The BoE said it was a short-term measure and both it and government said any borrowing from the Ways and Means facility - effectively the government's overdraft with the Bank - would be repaid by the end of the year. The government has made pledges costing tens of billions of pounds to support businesses and workers hit by the virus. On Thursday, the government said an additional 1.2 million claims for welfare payments had been filed since March 16. Raab said the peak of the virus outbreak had yet to be reached and that the government would not be able to say more about the duration of the lockdown until late next week, once experts have had chance to analyse data on how well it is working. It was introduced last month. "The measures will have to stay in place until we've got the evidence that clearly shows we've moved beyond the peak," he said. While Johnson's condition was improving, the likely length of his recovery remained unknown, with some political commentators saying there was a power vacuum in his absence. Raab said on Thursday he had the power to make "necessary decisions" in the prime minister's absence and that government will continue to follow the strategy set out by Johnson. He said cabinet could take decisions collectively. The United Kingdom is entering what scientists say is the deadliest phase of the outbreak, with deaths expected to continue to rise over the Easter weekend. But in a sign the shutdown measures were working, health officials have said the number of coronavirus infections and hospital admissions had begun to show signs of flattening. Police said they would be taking tougher action to do just that before the four-day Easter holiday weekend because many people were continuing to ignore the ban on social gatherings.

UK PM Johnson leaves intensive care, remains under observation

Prime Minister Boris Johnson began a third day in intensive care on Wednesday battling the coronavirus, which has struck at the heart of the British government

Boris Johnson spends 3rd night in ICU

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson was spending a second night in intensive care battling the coronavirus which has infected more than 55,000 across the country and killed nearly 6,200.

"He stayed at work for you... now, pray at home for him," The Sun tabloid splashed across its front page Wednesday while the Daily Express said: "Boris 'will pull through'."

Deputising for Johnson, Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab said he was "confident he'll pull through, because if there's one thing I know about this prime minister, he's a fighter and he'll be back, leading us through this crisis in short order".

In an update Tuesday evening, the prime minister's spokesman said his "condition is stable and he remains in intensive care for close monitoring."

He earlier said the 55-year-old Conservative leader was receiving "standard oxygen treatment and breathing without any other assistance" and had not required a ventilator.

Johnson is the most high-profile government leader to become infected with COVID-19 and messages of support flooded in from across Britain and the world.

He was admitted to intensive care on Monday evening after spending Sunday night in hospital following concerns he still had a cough and high temperature 10 days after being diagnosed with COVID-19.

His transfer to intensive care is unprecedented for a prime minister during a national emergency.

For many people, it brought home the seriousness of the disease that has so far seen 6,159 deaths in Britain, with a record 786 more reported in a daily update on Tuesday.

'Work goes on'

Despite the record daily death toll, there was more encouraging news with the number of new daily cases remaining at a roughly stable 3,643.

In a round of broadcast interviews, senior minister Michael Gove insisted the "work of government goes on".

He later said he was now staying at home after a family member displayed mild coronavirus symptoms.

Raab chaired the daily coronavirus meeting in the prime minister's place on Tuesday.

"There is a clear plan... the government and the cabinet are working together to implement that plan," Johnson's spokesman said when asked if there was a power vacuum in Britain.

The country does not have a formal constitutional role of deputy prime minister, and experts said Raab would need the support of the rest of the cabinet to make any big decisions.

The most pressing issue is a review expected next week on whether to continue the nationwide lockdown introduced on March 23 to try to stem the spread of COVID-19.

'Enormous shock'

Johnson announced on March 27 that he had coronavirus and went into self-isolation in a flat above his Downing Street office.

But on Monday evening he was moved to intensive care in London's St Thomas' hospital after his condition worsened.

The prime minister has received messages of support from around the world, with US President Donald Trump sending best wishes to his "very good friend" while Russian leader Vladimir Putin said Johnson's "energy, optimism and sense of humour" would see him through.

For some, Johnson's larger-than-life personality has made his hospitalisation all the more shocking.

His biographer Andrew Gimson said Johnson always made him feel upbeat, and "now here he is the stricken one".

"This is an enormous shock, completely unfamiliar territory for all those who know him," he told BBC radio.

Experts said it was not uncommon for coronavirus patients to move to intensive care, but said it showed Johnson's condition was serious.

"There is no doubt this turn of events means Boris Johnson is extremely sick," said Derek Hill, professor of medical imaging at University College London.

Still shaking hands

The British government was criticised for initially refusing to follow other European countries in requiring people to stay home as the virus spread rapidly across the globe.

Johnson himself said in early March that he was still shaking hands with people.

Two weeks ago, he ordered a nationwide lockdown, but parliament continued to sit for several days after and Westminster became a hotspot for the virus.

Health Secretary Matt Hancock and the heir to the throne, Prince Charles, have both been infected, although they have since recovered.

Johnson, who has been prime minister only since July last year, is not known to have any underlying health issues, although he has struggled with his weight.

Johnson's pregnant partner, Carrie Symonds, moved out of Downing Street after some staff fell ill.

But she said on Saturday she had just spent a week in bed with symptoms, although she has not been tested.

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson was spending a second night in intensive care battling the coronavirus which has infected more than 55,000 across the country and killed nearly 6,200.

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson was spending a second night in intensive care battling the coronavirus which has infected more than 55,000 across the country and killed nearly 6,200. "He stayed at work for you... now, pray at home for him," The Sun tabloid splashed across its front page Wednesday while the Daily Express said: "Boris 'will pull through'." Deputising for Johnson, Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab said he was "confident he'll pull through, because if there's one thing I know about this prime minister, he's a fighter and he'll be back, leading us through this crisis in short order". In an update Tuesday evening, the prime minister's spokesman said his "condition is stable and he remains in intensive care for close monitoring." He earlier said the 55-year-old Conservative leader was receiving "standard oxygen treatment and breathing without any other assistance" and had not required a ventilator. Johnson is the most high-profile government leader to become infected with COVID-19 and messages of support flooded in from across Britain and the world. He was admitted to intensive care on Monday evening after spending Sunday night in hospital following concerns he still had a cough and high temperature 10 days after being diagnosed with COVID-19. His transfer to intensive care is unprecedented for a prime minister during a national emergency. For many people, it brought home the seriousness of the disease that has so far seen 6,159 deaths in Britain, with a record 786 more reported in a daily update on Tuesday. 'Work goes on' Despite the record daily death toll, there was more encouraging news with the number of new daily cases remaining at a roughly stable 3,643. In a round of broadcast interviews, senior minister Michael Gove insisted the "work of government goes on". He later said he was now staying at home after a family member displayed mild coronavirus symptoms. Raab chaired the daily coronavirus meeting in the prime minister's place on Tuesday. "There is a clear plan... the government and the cabinet are working together to implement that plan," Johnson's spokesman said when asked if there was a power vacuum in Britain. The country does not have a formal constitutional role of deputy prime minister, and experts said Raab would need the support of the rest of the cabinet to make any big decisions. The most pressing issue is a review expected next week on whether to continue the nationwide lockdown introduced on March 23 to try to stem the spread of COVID-19. 'Enormous shock' Johnson announced on March 27 that he had coronavirus and went into self-isolation in a flat above his Downing Street office. But on Monday evening he was moved to intensive care in London's St Thomas' hospital after his condition worsened. The prime minister has received messages of support from around the world, with US President Donald Trump sending best wishes to his "very good friend" while Russian leader Vladimir Putin said Johnson's "energy, optimism and sense of humour" would see him through. For some, Johnson's larger-than-life personality has made his hospitalisation all the more shocking. His biographer Andrew Gimson said Johnson always made him feel upbeat, and "now here he is the stricken one". "This is an enormous shock, completely unfamiliar territory for all those who know him," he told BBC radio. Experts said it was not uncommon for coronavirus patients to move to intensive care, but said it showed Johnson's condition was serious. "There is no doubt this turn of events means Boris Johnson is extremely sick," said Derek Hill, professor of medical imaging at University College London. Still shaking hands The British government was criticised for initially refusing to follow other European countries in requiring people to stay home as the virus spread rapidly across the globe. Johnson himself said in early March that he was still shaking hands with people. Two weeks ago, he ordered a nationwide lockdown, but parliament continued to sit for several days after and Westminster became a hotspot for the virus. Health Secretary Matt Hancock and the heir to the throne, Prince Charles, have both been infected, although they have since recovered. Johnson, who has been prime minister only since July last year, is not known to have any underlying health issues, although he has struggled with his weight. Johnson's pregnant partner, Carrie Symonds, moved out of Downing Street after some staff fell ill. But she said on Saturday she had just spent a week in bed with symptoms, although she has not been tested.

Boris Johnson's 'condition is stable', spends second night in ICU

Prime Minister Boris Johnson enters the third day in the intensive care unit on Wednesday battling the coronavirus. Coronavirus has infected more than 55,000 people across the country and killed nearly 6,200. Watch report

UK PM Boris Johnson enters 3rd day in ICU, Is stable & in good spirit

The British Prime Minister Boris Johnson is still in the hospital due to the Coronavirus, but the people of london are out in parks for a sun bath. WION's Palki tells you how the lockdown is being confused for a vacation.

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Boris Johnson was on Monday moved into Intensive Care after his COVID -19 symptoms worsened, a day after the British Prime Minister was hospitalised for further tests.

According to a statement from his office, the condition has worsened and, on the advice of his medical team, he has been moved to the Intensive Care Unit at the St Thomas` Hospital, in London.

Johnson was admitted on Sunday for further tests as a precautionary step after showing prolonged symptoms of the novel coronavirus. He was tested positive on March 27.

Foreign Secretary, Dominic Raab will deputise for the prime minister.

Johnson had been running the government remotely during his isolation. There is no&nbsp;formal succession plan should the prime minister become incapacitated in Britain.

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Earlier, as soon as the news of Boris Johnson spread, wishes for his good health poured in.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi also tweeted for the well being of the British Prime Minister. His tweet came before Johnson was taken to the intensive care ward.

"Hang in there, Prime Minister @BorisJohnson! Hope to see you out of hospital and in perfect health very soon," he tweeted.

US President Donald Trump said during the coronavirus taskforce briefing from the White House on Sunday that the "nation's wishes were with the prime minister."

"I've gotten to know him [Johnson]. He's just such an incredible guy," Trump said.

"It was just so shocking to see that because you know what that means - intensive care is a big deal with regard to what we're talking about. That's a very big deal. Very scary deal."

French President Emmanuel Macron said he wished Johnson would "overcome this ordeal quickly".

"All my support for Boris Johnson, his family and the British people at this difficult time," he said.

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau also wished for a speedy recovery for his British counterpart. He said, "My thoughts are with you and your family right now. Hope to see you back at Number 10 soon."

Irish Prime Minister Leo Varadkar said: "Boris Johnson is in our thoughts tonight. We wish him a speedy recovery and a rapid return to health."

The United Kingdom is in a state of virtual lockdown, a situation due to be reviewed early next week. The number of confirmed coronavirus cases in the UK is on the rise, with nearly 48,000 people now testing positive across the country. At least 4,934 people have died.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/british-pm-boris-johnson-in-good-spirits-after-being-hospitalised-due-to-covid-19-290908">Also read:&nbsp;British PM Boris Johnson in 'good spirits' after being hospitalised due to COVID-19</a>

Boris Johnson was on Monday moved into Intensive Care after his COVID -19 symptoms worsened, a day after the British Prime Minister was hospitalised for further tests.

Boris Johnson was on Monday moved into Intensive Care after his COVID -19 symptoms worsened, a day after the British Prime Minister was hospitalised for further tests. According to a statement from his office, the condition has worsened and, on the advice of his medical team, he has been moved to the Intensive Care Unit at the St Thomas` Hospital, in London. Johnson was admitted on Sunday for further tests as a precautionary step after showing prolonged symptoms of the novel coronavirus. He was tested positive on March 27. Foreign Secretary, Dominic Raab will deputise for the prime minister. Johnson had been running the government remotely during his isolation. There is no formal succession plan should the prime minister become incapacitated in Britain. Also read: Don't 'exploit' coronavirus pandemic for sea disputes -- US warns China Earlier, as soon as the news of Boris Johnson spread, wishes for his good health poured in. Prime Minister Narendra Modi also tweeted for the well being of the British Prime Minister. His tweet came before Johnson was taken to the intensive care ward. "Hang in there, Prime Minister @BorisJohnson! Hope to see you out of hospital and in perfect health very soon," he tweeted. US President Donald Trump said during the coronavirus taskforce briefing from the White House on Sunday that the "nation's wishes were with the prime minister." "I've gotten to know him [Johnson]. He's just such an incredible guy," Trump said. "It was just so shocking to see that because you know what that means - intensive care is a big deal with regard to what we're talking about. That's a very big deal. Very scary deal." French President Emmanuel Macron said he wished Johnson would "overcome this ordeal quickly". "All my support for Boris Johnson, his family and the British people at this difficult time," he said. Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau also wished for a speedy recovery for his British counterpart. He said, "My thoughts are with you and your family right now. Hope to see you back at Number 10 soon." Irish Prime Minister Leo Varadkar said: "Boris Johnson is in our thoughts tonight. We wish him a speedy recovery and a rapid return to health." The United Kingdom is in a state of virtual lockdown, a situation due to be reviewed early next week. The number of confirmed coronavirus cases in the UK is on the rise, with nearly 48,000 people now testing positive across the country. At least 4,934 people have died. Also read: British PM Boris Johnson in 'good spirits' after being hospitalised due to COVID-19

British PM Boris Johnson's COVID -19 symptoms worsen; shifted to Intensive Care

As Britain struggles to contain the Coronavirus, the country's Prime Minister Boris Johnson has been placed under intensive care due to his failing health. Does United Kingdom have a 'Plan B' if its leadership is incapacitated?

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On March 3, Boris Johnson boasted about shaking hands with coronavirus patients. Three weeks later, he developed mild symptoms of the virus and went into self-isolation.

On March 3, Boris Johnson boasted about shaking hands with coronavirus patients. Three weeks later, he developed mild symptoms of the virus and went into self-isolation. The 55-year-old British prime minister is under critical care. The news couldn't have come at a worse time when Britain is struggling to contain the coronavirus. Hospitals across the island nation are overwhelmed. The National Health Services (NHS) is under intense pressure. The death toll has breached the 5,000 mark and the number of confirmed cases is ten times more with 52,000 and counting. The Britons are not alone in their struggle, several high-profile names in the government have contracted the deadly disease. There is a growing uncertainty about the future of British leadership, the questions are adding up. Who will lead the United Kingdom if team Johnson is incapacitated? Does the country have a 'Plan B'? Who is in charge of the nuclear codes? The British constitution with its contradictory precedents offers no formal succession scenario. There is no guidance for such circumstances in the cabinet manual either. But for now, British foreign secretary Dominic Raab has been tasked with running the country. Raab once ran against Boris Johnson to be the leader of the Conservative Party and the Prime Minister in 2019. Dominic Raab is now the stand-by leader of a country which is an official nuclear-weapon state. The United Kingdom has four nuclear submarines and a stockpile of about 215 nuclear warheads. The British government has refused to comment on any national security issues because it hasn't dealt with such 'what if' questions in nearly half a century. June 1953: The last time Britain dealt with a similar situation was back in June 1953 when Winston Churchill had suffered a stroke while in office. Even senior ministers were unaware of his illness. Churchill surprised doctors and returned to 10 downing street in just two months. Now another British prime minister is fighting for his life and his illness is not a secret to anyone. Boris Johnson may have got his 'Churchill moment', but it may not be the one he meant it to be.

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Practice what you preach - British PM Boris Johnson accused of not practicing social distancing

German Chancellor Angela Merkel and US President Donald Trump are among those who have sent their best wishes to the UK prime minister. Johnson is currently in intensive care in London suffering from coronavirus.

World leaders wish UK PM a speedy recovery

Reports are claiming that Britain's Prime Minister Boris Johnson was given oxygen before shifting him to ICU (intensive care unit). UK PM is infected o of COVID-19 & his symptoms worsened on Monday afternoon.

Fineprint: Downing Street spokesperson says, 'UK PM Johnson is stable & not on ventilator'

With Boris Johnson in intensive care, Dominic Raab, the foreign secretary, has been asked to step up “where necessary” and run the country during the biggest public health crisis in a generation.

UK Foreign Secretary to deputise for Boris Johnson

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson, who was diagnosed with coronavirus on March 26, is in intensive care in a London hospital after his condition worsened on Monday evening.

Coronavirus crisis worsens in UK

The prime minister, 55, was admitted to hospital in London with "persistent symptoms" on Sunday evening.

Boris Johnson moved to intensive care as symptoms worsen

Reports: UK PM Johnson was given oxygen before shifting him to intensive care unit

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has been admitted to hospital for tests on Sunday after showing persistent Coronavirus symptoms since 10 days.

UK PM Boris Johnson hospitalised over persistent COVID-19 symptoms

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