Boris Johnson is facing up to two months off work - regardless of whether he makes a full recovery - after being hospitalised with coronavirus, scientists have said.
They have warned the Prime Minister's stint in ITU at St Thomas' Hospital and subsequent recuperation period would lead to him losing substantial muscle mass and strength.
The PM will be left completely drained with his body expending all its energy fighting off the killer bug, the experts also warn.
Survivors of the virus have spent weeks in bed recuperating and Mr Johnson can expect a similar tough road to recovery. Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab has been tasked with taking on much of the PM's role in the meantime and could be deputising for much longer than first