Prime Minister Boris Johnson has spent the night in intensive care at a central London hospital after his coronavirus symptoms worsened.
Downing Street said he was moved to the unit on the advice of his medical team and was receiving “excellent care”.
Mr Johnson has asked Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab to deputise “where necessary”, a spokesman added.
The prime minister, 55, was admitted to St Thomas’ Hospital with “persistent symptoms” on Sunday evening.
The Queen has been kept informed about Mr Johnson’s health by No 10, according to Buckingham Palace.
World leaders – including US President Donald Trump and French President Emmanuel Macron – have expressed their support for Mr Johnson.
BBC political correspondent Chris Mason said the prime minister was given oxygen late on Monday afternoon, before being taken to intensive care.
He was moved as a precaution so he could be close to a ventilator – which takes over the body’s breathing process, our correspondent said.
On Tuesday morning, cabinet minister Michael Gove said Mr Johnson was not on a ventilator. If there is any change in his condition “No 10 will ensure the country is updated”, Mr Gove added.
BBC / Balkantimes.press
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