Boris Johnson's GP ordered him to go to hospital after a video check-up showed how bad his coronavirus symptoms were, according to reports.
The PM - who was isolating in the flat at 11 Downing Street - was deteriorating by the hour on Sunday, coughing and struggling to breathe, it has been said.
He had initially attempted to put a brave face on his fight against the deadly bug, continuing to work long hours during his 10 days in quarantine.
But he decided to consult his doctor after feeling worse following an afternoon nap, a source told the Daily Mail. On waking up, the newspaper reports he felt no better than he had when he'd woken that morning and consulted his doctor via video link.
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