Coronavirus: Boris Johnson admitted to intensive care

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Prime Minister Boris Johnson, who tested positive for the new coronavirus ten days ago, was transferred to intensive care Monday after his hospitalization in central London, his spokesman said.

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" During the afternoon, the Prime Minister's state of health deteriorated and, on the advice of his medical team, he was transferred to the intensive care unit of the hospital, " said the spokesperson. " The Prime Minister has asked Foreign Minister Dominic Raab (...) to replace him where necessary, " he added in a statement.

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• Coronavirus
• Boris Johnson
• United Kingdom