British PM Boris Johnson admitted to London hospital for tests

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has been admitted to a London hospital for tests after he showed persistent symptoms of Corona virus even 10 days after testing positive for the disease. A Downing Street Spokesperson yesterday described Mr Johnson's hospitalization as a precautionary step taken on the advice of his doctor.

 

The spokesperson said, the Prime Minister urged the public to continue to follow the Government's advice to stay at home. BBC reported that Mr Johnson remains in



charge of the government, but the Foreign Secretary is expected to chair a Corona virus meeting today.

 

The fifty-five year old Johnson was last seen, still looking quite poorly, when he made a brief appearance at Downing Street on Thursday night. Newly-elected Labour Party leader Keir Starmer also wished Mr Johnson well, saying he hoped for a speedy recovery. United Kingdom has reported over 48,000 cases of COVID-19 and above 4,900 deaths