Prime Minister Boris Johnson, who had Covid-19, was hospitalized on Sunday for further examinations, Downing Street said in a statement, adding that it was a "precautionary measure".

Prime Minister Boris Johnson, who tested positive for the new coronavirus ten days ago, was hospitalized on Sunday for further tests, his services said.

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"On the advice of his doctor, the Prime Minister was admitted to the hospital for examinations this evening," Downing Street said in a statement, adding that it was a "precautionary measure".