Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, Boris Johnson, has given an update as to his state of health after he was rushed to the hospital on Sunday, after a reported worsening case of the coronavirus.
Boris Johnson who is still suffering from the symptoms of coronavirus, after testing positive for more than a week, took to his social media page to praise the “brilliant” NHS staff as he vowed to “work with his team to fight this virus”.
He tweeted: “Last night, on the advice of my doctor, I went into the hospital for some routine tests as I’m still experiencing coronavirus symptoms
“I’m in good spirits and keeping in touch with my team, as we work together to fight this virus and keep everyone safe.
“I’d like to say thank you to all the brilliant NHS staff taking care of me and others in this difficult time. You are the best of Britain.
“Stay safe everyone, and please remember to stay at home to protect the NHS and save lives.”
His update came as Downing Street dramatically accused foreign agents of spreading “falsehood and rumours” about the Prime Minister’s health.
Mr Johnson’s official spokesman hit out after a state-backed Russian news agency reported inaccurately that Mr Johnson had been put on a ventilator.
“That is disinformation,” said the Prime Minister’s official spokesman, making clear the allegation was untrue.
He went on: “Our specialist government units have seen a rise in false and misleading narratives since the coronavirus pandemic started. It is vital that any disinformation is knocked down quickly. DCMS and the Cabinet Office continue to work closely with social media companies to press for action to stem the spread of falsehoods and rumours.”
No 10 said Mr Johnson was “in good spirits” and had had “a comfortable night” at St Thomas’s hospital where is undergoing tests. He has been “in contact with” No 10 colleagues and had been sent red boxes of official papers, they added, making clear he could not be on a ventilator.
The spokesman made no comment on a Times report that the PM had been given oxygen.