Boris Johnson was in stable condition on Wednesday April 7 after a second night in an intensive care unit at a London hospital. But his situation "improves", he can "sit on his bed" and "talk" with the carers, said the Minister of Finance during the daily government conference.

The Prime Minister remains clinically stable and responds to treatment. He continues to be treated in the intensive care unit of St Thomas Hospital. He is in good spirits, "his spokesman told reporters in the morning.

Tested positive for Covid-19 almost two weeks ago, Boris Johnson was admitted to hospital on Sunday evening due to high fever and persistent coughs. He asked the secretary to the Foreign Office, Dominic Raab to represent him everywhere "where it is necessary".

The UK has entered, according to scientists, the deadliest phase of the pandemic. According to the latest report available, the number of deaths in hospitals in the kingdom increased Tuesday from 786 in 24 hours, to 6,159, its highest daily increase.

Within the government, the ministers questioned the economic impact of confinement and the cessation of activity.

If Dominic Raab ensures the management of current affairs, major decisions are always the responsibility of Boris Johnson, who can alone, for example, decide to lift the containment.

With AFP and Reuters

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