third day of intensive care for johnson
Boris Johnson's condition after the third day in intensive care told by his Gabinet ally.
Boris Johnson’s cabinet ally said that “things are getting better” for the Prime Minister after he tested positive for Covid and being hospitalized in intensive care. Oliver Dowden, the Culture Secretary, confirmed there was no deterioration in the Tory leader’s condition.
Johnson has been able to avoid using a ventilator and the sign of the most serious complications from Covid-19 so far. Chancellor Rishi Sunak added last night that the latest from the hospital is that the prime minister remains in intensive care where his condition is improving. He also has been sitting up in bed and be engaging positively with the clinical team.
The Culture Secretary gave a further update on the Prime Minister’s health, saying Boris Johnson is doing “reasonably well”. Dowden being asked about whether the PM will be able to make a decision himself on the lockdown next week. Dowden also add that Prime Minister is in a stable condition, he seems to be doing reasonably well, he was sat up and engaging with medical staff.
“But we have a well-established mechanism for the first minister Dominic Raab to take the Prime Minister’s place in chairing such meetings, he will chair Cobra and he will chair the relevant decisions. This is just about going through a proper process, that’s why we’re waiting for next week.”