Coronavirus / UK PM Johnson had oxygen support but not on a ventilator: Minister

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson, who is being treated for worsening coronavirus, isn't on a ventilator but has had some oxygen support and if his condition changes the government will make an official statement, Cabinet Office Minister Michael Gove said on Tuesday. The 55-year-old was admitted to St Thomas' Hospital late on Sunday after 10 days of 'persistent symptoms'.

Reuters : Apr 07, 2020, 03:21 PM
LONDON - British Prime Minister Boris Johnson is not on a ventilator but has had some oxygen support and if his condition changes the government will make an official statement, Cabinet Office Minister Michael Gove said on Tuesday.

“He’s not on a ventilator no,” Gove told LBC radio. “The prime minister has received some oxygen support and he is kept under, of course, close supervision.”