Coronavirus: Boris Johnson released from hospital - "Things could have been different"

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson had to go to intensive care because of his Covid 19 illness. Now he could leave the hospital.

• The British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has contracted the Sars-CoV-2 * coronavirus .
• The 55-year-old had Covid 19 symptoms * and had to be hospitalized.
• Prime Minister Johnson is now on the road to recovery.

Boris Johnson: "Things could have been very different"

Update of April 12, 10:44 p.m .: British Prime Minister Boris Johnson (55) sent a video message to the British after his release from the hospital.

The state health service NHS (National Health Service) saved his life. The NHS staff would always put themselves at risk of taking the risk of the deadly virus. Johnson spent three nights in intensive care before returning to a normal ward on Thursday.

In addition to the courage of all employees in the clinic, he praised two employees, Jenny from New Zealand and Luis from Portugal. "They were at my bed for 48 hours when things could have been different," said Boris Johnson.

It is hard to find the words to express my debt to the NHS for saving my life.

The efforts of millions of people across this country to stay home are worth it. Together we will overcome this challenge, as we have overcome so many challenges in the past. #StayHomeSaveLives pic.twitter.com/HK7Ch8BMB5

Boris Johnson released from the hospital

April 12 update, 2:36 pm : British Prime Minister Boris Johnson was released from the hospital on Sunday. A government spokesman in London said that he would not start work again immediately.

Johnson said he would like to thank everyone at St. Thomas' Hospital for the “brilliant care” he received, the spokesman said. The 55-year-old will relax at the premier's official country home, Checkers near London.

As the British news agency PA reported, citing government circles, Johnson received letters and baby ultrasound images from his pregnant fiancee Carrie Symonds and thousands of recovery cards at the hospital.

Great Britain reports a sad number on Easter Sunday. More than 10,000 people died related to Covid-19.

Update of April 12, 2020: Boris Johnson thanked the staff at the London hospital, where he had spent several days in the intensive care unit after being infected with the coronavirus . "I can't thank them enough. I owe my life to them, ”said Johnson in a short message late Saturday evening.

Friends of Johnson have reportedly reported how serious the situation of the British Prime Minister was. According to the British newspaper Daily Mail , he was "close to death".

Coronavirus: Boris Johnson makes "progress" - moving message from his fiancee

Update of April 11, 2020: According to the government in London, British Prime Minister Boris Johnson made "good progress" on Saturday in recovering from his Covid 19 disease . However, there was no good news from the Ministry of Health: 918 new deaths were reported on Saturday.

As the British news agency PA reported, citing government circles, Johnson received letters and baby ultrasound images from his pregnant fiancee Carrie Symonds and thousands of recovery cards every day at the hospital.

PA also reported that he had a tablet computer with which he could watch films such as "Kevin - Alone at Home" and "Lord of the Rings". He also passed the time with Sudoku puzzles. Downing Street, the government's headquarters, announced on Friday that Johnson could continue to walk shorter distances with interruptions.

The 55-year-old politician had spent three days in the St. Thomas' Hospital intensive care unit in London after his health deteriorated. On Thursday, he was transferred to a normal ward. Johnson was "extremely good things", but was still in the early stages of his recovery and will continue to be closely monitored, a statement said.

Johnson is currently represented by Secretary of State Dominic Raab. However, Raab does not have the powers of the prime minister. Britain's unwritten constitution does not provide clear rules in the event that the head of government fails. It is expected that Johnson could be missing for several more weeks.

Coronavirus: Boris Johnson spends night in the intensive care unit

First report from April 7, 2020:

London - Boris Johnson * (55) was transferred to the intensive care unit on Monday evening (April 6). The British Prime Minister has been treated in a London hospital since Sunday. Just a precaution, routine tests, since Johnson tested positive for the coronavirus more than ten days ago. On the advice of the doctors, the prime minister went to medical care. The 55-year-old suffered from Covid 19 symptoms such as fever and cough.

The head of government tweeted from the clinic that he would like to continue his official business from the sick bed. That changed suddenly.

Last night, on the advice of my doctor, I went into hospital for some routine tests as I'm still experiencing coronavirus symptoms. I'm in good spirits and keeping in touch with my team, as we work together to fight this virus and keep everyone safe.

The 55-year-old's state of health deteriorated over the course of Monday afternoon, the head of office said. Johnson asked Secretary of State Dominic Raab to "represent him where necessary".

• Boris Johnson had made his coronavirus infection public on March 27. Initially, he continued to work in isolation at Downing Street's government headquarters.

• In his video messages about the pandemic, Boris Johnson was optimistic, but he already looked battered and had also lost a lot of weight.

• On Sunday evening (April 5th) Boris Johnson was admitted to a London hospital. According to a government spokesman, he suffered from fever and cough 11 days after his Covid 19 infection. Queen Elizabeth II (93) had addressed the British in a television speech this Sunday about the corona crisis. She appealed to her countrymen's staying power.
• On Monday afternoon (April 6th) Johnson reported from the hospital via Twitter and said he was "in a good mood".
• Since Monday evening (April 6th) Boris Johnson has been in intensive care in St. Thomas' Hospital in London. Queen Elizabeth II was informed of the situation. According to British media reports, Johnson is given oxygen through a mask. The Guardian reports that he would not receive artificial respiration. As the British Times wants to know, the head of government gets four liters of oxygen.

Corona: Boris Johnson developed Covid-19 symptoms

Coronavirus: Boris Johnson and fiance Carrie Symonds are expecting their first child together.

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His pregnant fiancee Carrie Symonds , according to The Guardian, has recovered from coronavirus symptoms and is said to be very concerned about Johnson's condition.

I've spent the past week in bed with the main symptoms of Coronavirus. I haven't needed to be tested and, after seven days of rest, I feel stronger and I'm on the mend.

Fears had previously been raised in Johnson's environment that his illness may have worsened under his heavy workload. Many of the patients suffering from the coronavirus-induced lung disease Covid-19 showed symptoms of fever and exhaustion and used the "isolation to sleep and recover," said Health Secretary Nadine Dorries, who herself has overcome a corona infection.

Coronavirus: Boris Johnson looks pretty battered in a video message.

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Coronavirus in the UK: Johnson's criticism

Johnson had come under fire at the start of the Corona crisis for refusing restrictive measures. There is now a curfew across the UK. By Monday, over 50,000 corona infections had been detected in the UK, and nearly 5,400 people had died. Minister of Health Matt Hancock and heir to the throne Prince Charles were also infected with the pathogen Sars-Cov-2. Both have recovered in the meantime.

While the UK is all about Corona, GB is in a transition phase towards Brexit. This could have serious consequences for a British overseas territory.

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