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In Pictures: Boris Johnson working through his illness

In Pictures: Boris Johnson working through his illness

The Prime Minister has been battling the symptoms of coronavirus for more than a week.

Covid-19: Boris Johnson’s coronavirus timeline

Covid-19: Boris Johnson’s coronavirus timeline

The PM was moved to intensive care at St Thomas’ Hospital on Monday night.

JK Rowling and Gary Lineker among stars sending support to Boris Johnson

JK Rowling and Gary Lineker among stars sending support to Boris Johnson

The Prime Minister is intensive care while he fights coronavirus.

PM ‘very likely’ to need ventilator, professor says

PM ‘very likely’ to need ventilator, professor says

Boris Johnson was moved to the critical unit at St Thomas’ Hospital on Monday evening as part of his ongoing treatment for Covid-19.

Raab to lead daily Covid-19 meeting in PM’s absence

Raab to lead daily Covid-19 meeting in PM’s absence

The Foreign Secretary is also expected to take charge of Boris Johnson’s Red Box of daily briefings after he was transferred to intensive care.

Key questions after Boris Johnson moved to intensive care

Key questions after Boris Johnson moved to intensive care

The Prime Minister is understood to be conscious and was moved as a precaution should he require ventilation to aid his recovery.

Boris Johnson ‘conscious’ in intensive care after coronavirus symptoms worsen

Boris Johnson ‘conscious’ in intensive care after coronavirus symptoms worsen

Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab, who last spoke to Mr Johnson on Saturday, will deputise for the PM.

Dominic Raab: The former lawyer limbering up to lead his country

Dominic Raab: The former lawyer limbering up to lead his country

The Foreign Secretary has spent much of the last month trying to get Britons repatriated from various far-flung corners of the globe.

Boris Johnson in intensive care: Politicians from all sides offer support

Boris Johnson in intensive care: Politicians from all sides offer support

The PM was described as a ‘fighter’ as the political world united to wish him a speedy recovery.

Doctors without PPE ‘bullied and shamed’ into treating patients

Doctors without PPE ‘bullied and shamed’ into treating patients

Doctors’ Association UK said over 500 reports were received on Sunday from 193 trusts and GP practices.

Boris Johnson moved to intensive care after coronavirus symptoms worsen

Boris Johnson moved to intensive care after coronavirus symptoms worsen

Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab will deputise, Downing Street said.

Pressure on ministers to review NHS oxygen supplies following critical incident

Pressure on ministers to review NHS oxygen supplies following critical incident

The call comes after Watford General Hospital declared a critical incident on Saturday due to an issue with its oxygen equipment.

TV shows enjoy ratings lift as lockdown begins

TV shows enjoy ratings lift as lockdown begins

Figures suggest more people are tuning in for the latest news – and entertainment.

Boy waves at empty street as members of the public isolate due to coronavirus

Boy waves at empty street as members of the public isolate due to coronavirus

Toby Marriott said his nephew Ralph is ‘the friendliest toddler you’d ever wish to meet’.

Gove rejects Scottish Government request to halt Brexit talks

Gove rejects Scottish Government request to halt Brexit talks

Mr Russell has now written again to Mr Gove to restate the Scottish Government’s case.

Covid-19 antibody test more effective ‘later in the epidemic’

Covid-19 antibody test more effective ‘later in the epidemic’

Professor Chris Whitty told reporters that tests become “more accurate as time goes by”.

Medical masks should be prioritised for health workers – WHO

Medical masks should be prioritised for health workers – WHO

There is a shortage of masks and the ones available should be prioritised for frontline health workers.

EasyJet secures £600m Government loan as founder says it will ‘run out of money’

EasyJet secures £600m Government loan as founder says it will ‘run out of money’

The funds are from the UK’s corporate financing facility to help firms during the coronavirus pandemic.

PM remains in hospital as minsters face calls for lockdown ‘exit strategy’

PM remains in hospital as minsters face calls for lockdown ‘exit strategy’

Foreign Secretary Dominc Raab says Boris Johnson is still in charge despite remaining under observation at St Thomas’s

Travel industry calls for Government to amend refund rules to help firms survive

Travel industry calls for Government to amend refund rules to help firms survive

A trade association wants companies to be allowed to offer credit notes as a short-term measure.

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