Prime Minister Boris Johnson has spent the night in intensive care at a central London hospital after his coronavirus symptoms worsened.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Downing Street said he was moved to the unit on the advice of his medical team and was receiving “excellent care”.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Mr Johnson has asked Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab to deputise “where necessary”, a spokesman added.<\/p>\n

The prime minister, 55, was admitted to St Thomas’ Hospital with “persistent symptoms” on Sunday evening.<\/p>\n

The Queen has been kept informed about Mr Johnson’s health by No 10, according to Buckingham Palace.<\/p>\n

World leaders – including US President Donald Trump and French President Emmanuel Macron – have expressed their support for Mr Johnson.<\/p>\n

BBC political correspondent Chris Mason said the prime minister was given oxygen late on Monday afternoon, before being taken to intensive care.<\/p>\n

He was moved as a precaution so he could be close to a ventilator – which\u00a0takes over the body’s breathing process<\/a>, our correspondent said.<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

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