Boris Johnson has been taken to an intensive care unit as he battles coronavirus, Downing Street has confirmed. The Prime Minister, who is conscious, was admitted to St Thomas' Hospital last night, and his condition worsened today.
Mr Johnson first tested positive for coronavirus 10 days ago. The 55-year-old has now been moved to the Intensive Care Unit of the hospital after reportedly experiencing breathing difficulties which required him to be given oxygen.
Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab - who earlier said the PM was in "good spirits" - has been instructed to deputise for Mr Johnson.
A statement from Downing Street said: "Since Sunday evening, the Prime Minister has been under the care of doctors at St Thomas’ Hospital, in London, after