He had been admitted to a hospital in central London on Sunday, but no precise information on his state of health was disclosed. Prime Minister Boris Johnson, who tested positive for the new coronavirus ten days ago, was transferred to intensive care on Monday, his spokesman said.
"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," he continued. latest. "The Prime Minister has asked Foreign Minister Dominic Raab […] to replace him where necessary," he added in a statement.
"I know its strength", comments Jean-Yves Le Drian
Earlier today, Boris Johnson's team had assured him that he had "good morale" and that he remained "in control" of the government.
His spokesman had assured that the Prime Minister had spent a "quiet night" at St Thomas hospital in London, and remained "under observation" while retaining government orders. Monday morning, the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Dominic Raab, had already replaced him to chair the daily meeting devoted to Covid-19.
Special guest of the program "Tonight Bruce Infos" on BFMTV this Monday evening, the French Minister of Foreign Affairs Jean-Yves Le Drian had a few words for Boris Johnson. "I know its strength," he said. Before concluding: "He will draw on his resources". President Donald Trump said he was "sure" that his "friend" would recover: "He's someone solid."