publish time

06/04/2020

author name Arab Times

publish time

06/04/2020

author name Arab Times

LONDON, April 5: British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has been admitted into hospital because he is still suffering from coronavirus symptoms, 10 Downing St. announced Sunday.

FILE - In this Friday March 6, 2020 file photo Britain's Prime Minister Boris Johnson washes his hands as he visits the Mologic Laboratory in the Bedford technology Park, England. British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has been admitted to a hospital with the coronavirus. Johnson’s office says he is being admitted for tests because he still has symptoms 10 days after testing positive for the virus. (Jack Hill/Pool via AP, File)


Johnson's admission is a preventive measure, based on his doctor's advice, and because he is still have fever, a Prime Minister's spokeswoman said in a statement.


She underlined Johnson was still leading government's measures to combat the pandemic and was indeed urging the public to abide by the Department of Health's instructions, foremost social distancing and staying indoors.
Johnson confirmed on March 27 he was infected with the virus and stayed in self-quarantine. He has been running meetings through video-conferences.(KUNA) --