Boris Johnson admitted to hospital for coronavirus

Information of Johnson’s admission to hospital got here simply over an hour after Queen Elizabeth II gave a uncommon televised tackle, which was pre-recorded, to rally spirits in what she stated was an “more and more difficult time.”

Main British politicians together with Hancock, Keir Starmer, the brand new Labour chief, Scotland’s First Minister Nicola Sturgeon and London Mayor Sadiq Khan wished the prime minister properly on social media.

Requested in regards to the prime minister’s well being earlier Sunday, Hancock advised Sky Information that Johnson was “OK.”

“He has nonetheless received a temperature … I used to be fortunate, I had two fairly tough days after which I bounced again and a few individuals do get it fairly mildly, after which for others, it’s very, very critical and the prime minister is just not at that finish of the spectrum.”

Initially of his night press convention, President Donald Trump wished Johnson properly.

“I wish to stress our nation’s properly needs to Prime Minister Boris Johnson as he wages his personal private battle with the virus,” Trump stated. “All People are praying for him.“