'He's a Fighter:' Boris Johnson Remains in ICU in Stable Condition, Raab Says
Published Date: 4/7/2020
Source: QuickTake by Bloomberg
The UK's Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab said on Tuesday UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson is a "fighter" and remained in a stable condition overnight as he continues to battle the coronavirus. #Coronavirus #Covid19 #BorisJohnson #CoronavirusUK Johnson was admitted to St. Thomas’ Hospital late Sunday with a fever and cough that persisted 10 days after he was diagnosed with COVID-19, the illness caused by the coronavirus. He was moved to the intensive care unit on Monday evening after his condition worsened. Raab said Johnson was receiving standard oxygen treatment and breathing without any assistance. He said: "I'm confident he'll pull through because if there's one thing I know about this Prime Minister, he's a fighter and he'll be back at the helm leading us through this crisis in short order." For most people, the new coronavirus causes mild or moderate symptoms, such as fever and cough that clear up in two to three weeks. For some, especially older adults and people with existing health problems, it can cause more severe illness, including pneumonia and death. Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://bit.ly/2TwO8Gm QUICKTAKE ON SOCIAL: Follow QuickTake on Twitter: twitter.com/quicktake Like QuickTake on Facebook: facebook.com/quicktake Follow QuickTake on Instagram: instagram.com/quicktake Subscribe to our newsletter: https://bit.ly/2FJ0oQZ Email us at [email protected] QuickTake by Bloomberg is a global news network delivering up-to-the-minute analysis on the biggest news, trends and ideas for a new generation of leaders.