The introduction of British Prime Minister Boris Johnson to intensive care is a serious concern in the United Kingdom and abroad, and proves the seriousness of the emerging coronavirus even for those in good health, regardless of their location.

"During the afternoon, the prime minister's health deteriorated, and on the recommendation of his medical team, he was transferred to the intensive care unit of the hospital," Johnson's spokesman announced Monday.

Johnson was diagnosed with the emerging coronavirus on March 27, but the conservative Prime Minister refused to stop working from his residence on Downing Street.

On Sunday, he was transferred to the hospital to "undergo tests" in a "precautionary measure", as the government confirmed. But his health deteriorated the next day.

"Given what happened, there is no doubt that Boris Johnson is very ill," said Derrick Hill, a professor of medical imaging at the University College in London.

Buckingham Palace said that Queen Elizabeth II was informed of the Prime Minister's health developments.

Meanwhile, a Johnson spokesman confirmed that Secretary of State Dominic Rapp would take over the functions of the Prime Minister with "substitutions where necessary."

Rapp's first mission will be to chair the regular emergency meeting on Tuesday morning, which includes ministers, the country's top medical official and scientific advisor.

Since the beginning of the crisis, Johnson has tried to cover up his procrastination in addressing it by expressing his fear that he is not on the front lines. "I shook hands with everyone," he recounted, even to patients.

But the delay in the onset of symptoms indicates that Johnson did not catch the infection from that visit.

The newspaper, The Independent, commented in late March, after it appeared that Prime Minister Boris Johnson had been injured, ignoring the recommendations of his highest health account.

He was not surprised by his insistence on continuing his British duties, neither his supporters who praise his dedication, nor his opponents, who are critical of his extreme ambition.

On the other hand, the announcement of the two was not "expected", according to the newspaper "The Telegraph".

The front pages of most British newspapers were topped by one phrase: "Intensive Care".

The newspaper "Daily Mirror" and "Daily Star" went further by talking about Johnson's "struggle to save life".

A government source indicated that the Prime Minister was still "aware of his consciousness," and it was decided to transfer him around 19:00 to the intensive care unit "as a precaution in case he needs a respirator."

Professor Derek Hill, for his part, confirmed that he had information confirming that Johnson "is receiving breathing assistance through a continuous positive pressure device, which is generally used in the treatment of those suffering from sleep apnea. The Italian experience and that of other countries shows that this pressure device is effective for patients with COFED-19, at least at the beginning of their injury.

Besides the heir to the British throne Prince Charles, who has been cured of the disease, Johnson is one of more than 50,000 infected people in the UK so far. Of these, 5,400 people died.

Linda Bold, a professor of medicine at the University of Edinburgh, said that the recent development "shows how far the virus does not differentiate between people." It does not matter who you are and where, the most privileged people in our society can get sick and get sick badly. ”

Johnson received letters of support from all over the world, most notably from US President Donald Trump, who said, "All Americans pray for his recovery."

As for French President Emmanuel Macron, I wish him "a chance to get past this ordeal quickly."