‪Prime Minister Boris Johnson in intensive care

Prime Minister Boris Johnson has been admitted to hospital for tests, Downing Street has said.

Prime Minister Johnson has had coronavirus for ten days and continued to have persistent symptoms, including a high temperature.

A Downing Street spokesperson said:

“On the advice of his doctor, the Prime Minister has tonight been admitted to hospital for tests.

“This is a precautionary step, as the Prime Minister continues to have persistent symptoms of coronavirus ten days after testing positive for the virus.

“The Prime Minister thanks NHS staff for all of their incredible hard work and urges the public to continue to follow the Government’s advice to stay at home, protect the NHS and save lives.”

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Chancellor Rishi Sunak

My thoughts tonight are with @BorisJohnson and @carriesymonds.

I know he’ll be getting the best care possible and will come out of this even stronger.

— rishisunak (@RishiSunak) April 6, 2020

Labour Leader Keir Starmer

Terribly sad news. All the country’s thoughts are with the Prime Minister and his family during this incredibly difficult time. https://t.co/9Eh4ktiqTw

— Keir Starmer (@Keir_Starmer) April 6, 2020

First Minister of Scotland Nicola Sturgeon

My thoughts are with the PM and his family – sending him every good wish https://t.co/tjpadJq6bq

— Nicola Sturgeon (@NicolaSturgeon) April 6, 2020

Mayor Of London Sadiq Khan

Praying for the Prime Minister’s swift recovery tonight. @GSTTNHS has some of the finest medical staff in the world, and he couldn't be in safer hands. https://t.co/xh8iyKUv7n

— Sadiq Khan (@SadiqKhan) April 6, 2020

Ivanka Trump, Daughter Of President Trump

My thoughts and prayers are with @BorisJohnson and his family.

Godspeed Mr. Prime Minister!

— Ivanka Trump (@IvankaTrump) April 6, 2020

Former Prime Minister David Cameron

Thinking of @BorisJohnson and his family tonight. Get well soon. You are in great hands and we all want you safe, well and back in @10DowningStreet.

— David Cameron (@David_Cameron) April 6, 2020

President of France Emmanuel Macron

Tout mon soutien à Boris Johnson, à sa famille et au peuple britannique dans ce moment difficile. Je lui souhaite de surmonter cette épreuve rapidement.

— Emmanuel Macron (@EmmanuelMacron) April 6, 2020

Leader Of The Brexit Party Nigel Farage

I hope and pray for @BorisJohnson to come through this ordeal quickly.

— Nigel Farage (@Nigel_Farage) April 6, 2020