Downing 10 announced that PM is still in intensive care but does not need ventilation • Johnson's spokesman denied attempting to hide the severity of his illness

• British Prime Minister Boris Johnson // Photo: Reuters

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson is still in intensive care but is not connected to the respirator and his condition remains stable, the Downing 10 bureau said.

A spokesman for the British prime minister told Sky News that the prime minister's condition was "stable" and that he was "in a good mood." The spokesman dismissed allegations that the government was trying to hide the severity of the prime minister's situation and said: "We have been honest with you all along."

Cabinet minister Michael Gove said earlier today: "The prime minister is fully conscious and not connected to the ventilator. He received standard oxygen treatment but did not need ventilation."

Johnson was admitted to St Thomas's Hospital in London yesterday where he was undergoing intensive care as a precautionary measure in case he needed respiratory care.

Following the decision to hospitalize, some of the government's powers were temporarily transferred to British Foreign Minister Dominic Raab as long as Johnson is being treated at the hospital. According to a BBC report, before entering the ward this evening, Johnson spoke to Dominic Raab to be ready, if and when. It should be noted that officially Johnson remains the prime minister, but Rab could make regular decisions on the Corona fight, and more rushed decisions, if necessary.

Yesterday, Johnson tweeted in his Twitter account that he "feels good and maintains continuous contact with the team. We continue to fight Corona Governor together."