By Hamilton Nwosa (Head, The New Diplomat Business and data tracking desk)
UK Prime Minister, Boris Johnson, has been admitted to hospital after suffering persistent covid-19 symptoms for 10 days.
Downing Street spokesperson, in a statement said, its a precautionary step and had been taken “on the advice of his doctor”, the prime minister is expected to stay at the hospital overnight for more tests.
Johnson had been hoping to leave quarantine on Friday after seven days of self-isolation but his persistent temperature meant he had to remain inside his flat at No 11 Downing Street.
Downing Street said at the time of Johnson’s announcement, the Foreign Secretary, Dominic Raab, would take charge if the prime minister was incapacitated.
Recall that Boris Johnson had been on self-isolation after tested positive for covid-19, the Prime Minster made the announcement on Twitter saying: “Over the last 24 hours I have developed mild symptoms and tested positive for coronavirus.
He said; “I am now self-isolating, but I will continue to lead the government’s response via video-conference as we fight this virus.
“Together we will beat this. #StayHomeSaveLives.”
Over the last 24 hours I have developed mild symptoms and tested positive for coronavirus.
I am now self-isolating, but I will continue to lead the government’s response via video-conference as we fight this virus.
Together we will beat this. #StayHomeSaveLives pic.twitter.com/9Te6aFP0Ri
— Boris Johnson #StayHomeSaveLives (@BorisJohnson) March 27, 2020
