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10 Days After Testing Positive For Coronavirus, PM Boris Johnson Admitted To Hospital Due To Persistently High Fever
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson.
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has been admitted to hospital for tests, 10 days after testing positive for coronavirus, Downing Street announced.
Johnson was taken to a London hospital on Sunday evening (Apr 5) with "persistent symptoms" - including a temperature. It is said to be a "precautionary step" taken on the advice of his doctor.
Johnson continues to remain in charge of the government, but the foreign secretary is expected to chair a coronavirus meeting on Monday morning.
In a statement, a Downing Street spokeswoman 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 10 days after testing positive for the virus."
Johnson had been hoping to leave quarantine on Friday but his persistent temperature meant he had to remain inside his flat at No 11 Downing Street.
Johnson’s partner, Carrie Symonds, who is pregnant, revealed on Saturday that she had also been suffering from the virus but is recovering.
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