Boris Johnson has been taken to hospital due to ‘persistent coronavirus symptoms’ (PIcture: Getty Images)

Boris Johnson has been admitted to an NHS hospital in London due to ‘persistent coronavirus symptoms’, Number 10 has confirmed.

It is understood the Prime Minister spent the night at St Thomas’ Hospital on Sunday where he was given oxygen treatment. A Downing Street spokesperson said he will stay there for ‘as long as needed’ after being admitted for tests on advice of his doctor.

They added: ‘This is a precautionary step, as the Prime Minister continues to have persistent symptoms of coronavirus 10 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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Johnson’s partner Carrie Symonds has also been showing symptoms of coronavirus (Picture: Reuters)

Mr Johnson was not admitted into hospital on an emergency basis, the spokesperson added. He remains in charge of the government and is in contact with ministerial colleagues and officials.



The Prime Minister first announced that he had tested positive for Covid-19 on March 27, stating that he had ‘mild symptoms’ of the virus.

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In a short video, shared on social media, he said: ‘I have developed mild symptoms of the coronavirus. That’s to say, a temperature and persistent cough.’

Mr Johnson has since not been present for any of the government’s daily press conferences, but had been pictured speaking to his Cabinet during a Zoom video call, while in isolation. He also stepped outside to join the nationwide clap for NHS staff on Thursday evening.

The Prime Minister has been working from home (Picture: Andrew Parsons / 10 Downing Street)

Ms Symonds has been self-isolating away from Johnson (Credits: PA)

Earlier this week it was announced that Mr Johnson’s partner Carrie Symonds, who is pregnant, had also began showing symptoms of Covid-19. She had already been self-isolating.

She stated that she didn’t need to be tested for the virus, but said she felt ‘stronger’ and ‘on the mend’ after seven days of rest.

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Following the news that the PM is in hospital, many MPs took to social media to share their well-wishes for his health. Former Foreign Secretary Jeremy Hunt tweeted: ‘Thoughts with Boris Johnson this evening. Whatever political persuasion, the whole country is united in wanting our PM to get fit and well as soon as possible.’

Andrea Leadsom, former Business Secretary, also wrote: ‘Praying for a speedy recovery for our Prime Minister’, while Tory MP Johnny Merce said: ‘Get well soon mate.’

Newly elected Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer also said he wished Johnson a ‘speedy recovery’. Starmer is said to have spoken to the Prime Minister on Saturday afternoon.

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