Coronavirus: Prime Minister Boris Johnson moved to intensive care after condition worsens

From Sky News

Boris Johnson has been moved to intensive care after his condition worsened, Downing Street has said.

The prime minister was admitted to St Thomas’ Hospital in London on Sunday night – 10 days after testing positive for coronavirus – due to his continuing “persistent” symptoms of COVID -19 

He was initially admitted for further tests but Mr Johnson’s health has since deteriorated, Number 10 said.

Boris Johnson is understood to have experienced breathing difficulties on Monday afternoon and was given oxygen.

Mr Johnson remains conscious and has been moved to intensive care as a precaution should he require ventilation.