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Error code: DatasetGenerationCastError Exception: DatasetGenerationCastError Message: An error occurred while generating the dataset All the data files must have the same columns, but at some point there are 9 new columns ({'sourcedomain_id', 'local_id', 'key', 'Unnamed: 0.1', '20000_90', 'Unnamed: 0.2', '20000_80', 'year', '20000_85'}) and 2 missing columns ({'stormID', 'articleID'}). This happened while the csv dataset builder was generating data using gzip://storyClusterData.tsv::hf://datasets/Blablablab/mediaStorms@b4ac8bab3bb80222a3ed7332589112d7e1e64280/storyClusterData.tsv.gz Please either edit the data files to have matching columns, or separate them into different configurations (see docs at https://hf.co/docs/hub/datasets-manual-configuration#multiple-configurations) Traceback: Traceback (most recent call last): File "/src/services/worker/.venv/lib/python3.9/site-packages/datasets/builder.py", line 2011, in _prepare_split_single writer.write_table(table) File "/src/services/worker/.venv/lib/python3.9/site-packages/datasets/arrow_writer.py", line 585, in write_table pa_table = table_cast(pa_table, self._schema) File "/src/services/worker/.venv/lib/python3.9/site-packages/datasets/table.py", line 2302, in table_cast return cast_table_to_schema(table, schema) File "/src/services/worker/.venv/lib/python3.9/site-packages/datasets/table.py", line 2256, in cast_table_to_schema raise CastError( datasets.table.CastError: Couldn't cast Unnamed: 0.2: int64 Unnamed: 0.1: int64 Unnamed: 0: int64 key: int64 local_id: double sourcedomain_id: double date: string title: string content: string url: string fips: double source: string description: double onlinesince: double rank: double state: double city: double lon: double lat: double county: double total_population: double white_pct: double black_pct: double hispanic_pct: double nonwhite_pct: double foreignborn_pct: double female_pct: double age29andunder_pct: double age65andolder_pct: double median_hh_inc: double clf_unemploy_pct: double lesshs_pct: double lesscollege_pct: double lesshs_whites_pct: double lesscollege_whites_pct: double rural_pct: double ruralurban_cc: double predrt_0: double predrt_12: double predrt_3: double national: bool id: string author: string published: string published_utc: double collection_utc: double 20000_80: double 20000_85: double 20000_90: double year: int64 -- schema metadata -- pandas: '{"index_columns": [{"kind": "range", "name": null, "start": 0, "' + 6225 to {'Unnamed: 0': Value(dtype='int64', id=None), 'articleID': Value(dtype='int64', id=None), 'date': Value(dtype='string', id=None), 'title': Value(dtype='string', id=None), 'content': Value(dtype='string', id=None), 'url': Value(dtype='string', id=None), 'fips': Value(dtype='float64', id=None), 'source': Value(dtype='string', id=None), 'description': Value(dtype='string', id=None), 'onlinesince': Value(dtype='string', id=None), 'rank': Value(dtype='float64', id=None), 'state': Value(dtype='string', id=None), 'city': Value(dtype='string', id=None), 'lon': Value(dtype='float64', id=None), 'lat': Value(dtype='float64', id=None), 'county': Value(dtype='string', id=None), 'total_population': Value(dtype='float64', id=None), 'white_pct': Value(dtype='float64', id=None), 'black_pct': Value(dtype='float64', id=None), 'hispanic_pct': Value(dtype='float64', id=None), 'nonwhite_pct': Value(dtype='float64', id=None), 'foreignborn_pct': Value(dtype='float64', id=None), 'female_pct': Value(dtype='float64', id=None), 'age29andunder_pct': Value(dtype='float64', id=None), 'age65andolder_pct': Value(dtype='float64', id=None), 'median_hh_inc': Value(dtype='float64', id=None), 'clf_unemploy_pct': Value(dtype='float64', id=None), 'lesshs_pct': Value(dtype='float64', id=None), 'lesscollege_pct': Value(dtype='float64', id=None), 'lesshs_whites_pct': Value(dtype='float64', id=None), 'lesscollege_whites_pct': Value(dtype='float64', id=None), 'rural_pct': Value(dtype='float64', id=None), 'ruralurban_cc': Value(dtype='float64', id=None), 'predrt_0': Value(dtype='float64', id=None), 'predrt_12': Value(dtype='float64', id=None), 'predrt_3': Value(dtype='float64', id=None), 'national': Value(dtype='bool', id=None), 'id': Value(dtype='string', id=None), 'author': Value(dtype='string', id=None), 'published': Value(dtype='string', id=None), 'published_utc': Value(dtype='float64', id=None), 'collection_utc': Value(dtype='float64', id=None), 'stormID': Value(dtype='float64', id=None)} because column names don't match During handling of the above exception, another exception occurred: Traceback (most recent call last): File "/src/services/worker/src/worker/job_runners/config/parquet_and_info.py", line 1316, in compute_config_parquet_and_info_response parquet_operations, partial = stream_convert_to_parquet( File "/src/services/worker/src/worker/job_runners/config/parquet_and_info.py", line 909, in stream_convert_to_parquet builder._prepare_split( File "/src/services/worker/.venv/lib/python3.9/site-packages/datasets/builder.py", line 1882, in _prepare_split for job_id, done, content in self._prepare_split_single( File "/src/services/worker/.venv/lib/python3.9/site-packages/datasets/builder.py", line 2013, in _prepare_split_single raise DatasetGenerationCastError.from_cast_error( datasets.exceptions.DatasetGenerationCastError: An error occurred while generating the dataset All the data files must have the same columns, but at some point there are 9 new columns ({'sourcedomain_id', 'local_id', 'key', 'Unnamed: 0.1', '20000_90', 'Unnamed: 0.2', '20000_80', 'year', '20000_85'}) and 2 missing columns ({'stormID', 'articleID'}). This happened while the csv dataset builder was generating data using gzip://storyClusterData.tsv::hf://datasets/Blablablab/mediaStorms@b4ac8bab3bb80222a3ed7332589112d7e1e64280/storyClusterData.tsv.gz Please either edit the data files to have matching columns, or separate them into different configurations (see docs at https://hf.co/docs/hub/datasets-manual-configuration#multiple-configurations)
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string | onlinesince
string | rank
float64 | state
string | city
string | lon
float64 | lat
float64 | county
string | total_population
float64 | white_pct
float64 | black_pct
float64 | hispanic_pct
float64 | nonwhite_pct
float64 | foreignborn_pct
float64 | female_pct
float64 | age29andunder_pct
float64 | age65andolder_pct
float64 | median_hh_inc
float64 | clf_unemploy_pct
float64 | lesshs_pct
float64 | lesscollege_pct
float64 | lesshs_whites_pct
float64 | lesscollege_whites_pct
float64 | rural_pct
float64 | ruralurban_cc
float64 | predrt_0
float64 | predrt_12
float64 | predrt_3
float64 | national
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null | published
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363,186 | 5,683 | 2020-04-05 | UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson hospitalized with coronavirus 10 days after positive test | LONDON — British Prime Minister Boris Johnson was admitted to a hospital Sunday for tests, his office said, because he is still suffering symptoms, 10 days after he was diagnosed with COVID-19.
Johnson’s office said the admission to an undisclosed London hospital came on the advice of his doctor and was not an emergency. The prime minister’s Downing St. office said it was a “precautionary step” and Johnson remains in charge of the government.
Johnson, 55, has been quarantined in his Downing St. residence since being diagnosed with COVID-19 on March 26 — the first known head of government to fall ill with the virus.
Johnson has continued to preside at daily meetings on Britain’s response to the outbreak and has released several video messages during his 10 days in isolation.
In a message Friday, a flushed and red-eyed Johnson said he said he was feeling better but still had a fever.
The virus causes mild to moderate symptoms in most people, but for some, especially older adults and the infirm, it can cause pneumonia and lead to death.
Johnson has received medical advice remotely during his illness, but going to a hospital means doctors can see him in person.
Dr. Rupert Beale, a group leader of the cell biology of infection lab at the Francis Crick Institute for biomedical studies, said doctors would likely “be monitoring important vital signs such as oxygen saturations,” as well as performing blood tests, assessing Johnson’s organ function and possibly performing a CT scan on his chest to assess his lungs.
Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab, who has been designated to take over if Johnson becomes incapacitated, is set to lead the government’s coronavirus meeting Monday.
Johnson’s fiancee, Carrie Symonds, 32, revealed Saturday that she spent a week in bed with coronavirus symptoms, though she wasn’t tested. Symonds, who is pregnant, said she was now “on the mend.” She has not been staying with the prime minister in Downing St. since his diagnosis.
The government said Sunday that almost 48,000 people have been confirmed to have COVID-19 in the U.K., and 4,934 have died.
Johnson replaced Theresa May as Conservative prime minister in July and won a resounding election victory in December on a promise to complete Britain’s exit from the European Union. But Brexit, which became official Jan. 31, has been overshadowed by the coronavirus pandemic sweeping the globe.
Johnson’s government was slower than those in some European countries to impose restrictions on daily life in response to the pandemic, leading his critics to accuse him of complacency. He imposed an effective nationwide lockdown March 23, but his government remains under huge pressure to boost the country’s number of hospital beds and ventilators and to expand testing for the virus.
London has been the center of the outbreak in the U.K., and politicians and civil servants have been hit hard. Several other members of Johnson’s government have also tested positive for the virus, including Health Secretary Matt Hancock and junior Health Minister Nadine Dorries. Both have recovered.
News of Johnson’s admission to hospital came an hour after Queen Elizabeth II made a rare televised address to the nation, in which she urged Britons to remain “united and resolute” in the fight against the virus.
“We will succeed — and that success will belong to every one of us,” the 93-year-old monarch said, drawing parallels to the struggle of World War II.
“We should take comfort that while we may have more still to endure, better days will return: we will be with our friends again; we will be with our families again; we will meet again,” she said. | https://chicago.suntimes.com/coronavirus/2020/4/5/21208960/boris-johnson-coronavirus-hospital | 17,031 | chicagosuntimes | Daily newspaper offering news from international to local community news, sports and weather. Features free email accounts, delivery and subscription information and classifieds. | 25-Jul-1995 | 13,681 | Illinois | Chicago | -87.629798 | 41.878114 | Cook | 5,227,575 | 42.868845 | 23.582942 | 24.884253 | 57.131155 | 21.075355 | 51.503517 | 40.484546 | 12.963162 | 56,902 | 9.657366 | 14.189351 | 63.528847 | 5.883587 | 50.795382 | 0.045296 | 1 | 3.26 | 63.03 | 33.71 | false | null | null | null | null | null | 47,806 |
363,210 | 5,576 | 2020-04-05 | UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson hospitalized with virus | LONDON — British Prime Minister Boris Johnson, who was diagnosed with the new coronavirus more than a week ago, was admitted to a hospital Sunday for tests.
Johnson’s office said he was hospitalized because he still has symptoms 10 days after testing positive for the virus. His admission to an undisclosed hospital in London wasn’t an emergency.
Downing St. said it was a “precautionary step” and Johnson remains in charge of the government.
Johnson, 55, has been quarantined in his Downing St. residence since being diagnosed with COVID-19 on March 26.
Johnson has continued to chair daily meetings on Britain’s response to the outbreak, and has released several video messages during his 10 days in isolation.
In a message on Friday, he said he was feeling better but still had a fever.
The virus causes mild to moderate symptoms in most people, but for some, especially older adults and the infirm, it can cause pneumonia and lead to death.
Johnson has received medical advice by phone during his illness, but going to a hospital means doctors can see him in person.
Johnson’s fiancee Carrie Symonds, 32, revealed Saturday that she spent a week with coronavirus symptoms, though she wasn’t tested. Symonds, who is pregnant, said she was now “on the mend.”
The government said Sunday that almost 48,000 people have been confirmed to have COVID-19 in the U.K., and 4,934 have died.
Johnson replaced Theresa May as prime minister in July and won a resounding election victory in December on a promise to complete Britain’s exit from the European Union. But Brexit has been overshadowed by the coronavirus pandemic sweeping the globe.
Johnson’s government was slower than those in some European countries to impose restrictions on daily life in response to the pandemic, but Britain has been effectively in lockdown since March 23.
Several other members of Johnson’s government have also tested positive for the virus, including Health Secretary Matt Hancock and junior Health Minister Nadine Dorries. Both have recovered.
News of Johnson’s admission to hospital came an hour after Queen Elizabeth II made a rare televised address to the nation, urging Britons to remain “united and resolute” in the fight against the virus.
Drawing parallels to the struggle of World War II, the 93-year-old queen said that “while we may have more still to endure, better days will return: we will be with our friends again; we will be with our families again; we will meet again.”
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363,328 | 5,857 | 2020-04-05 | UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson hospitalized with virus | LONDON — British Prime Minister Boris Johnson was admitted to a hospital Sunday for tests, his office said, because he is still suffering symptoms, 10 days after he was diagnosed with COVID-19.
Johnson’s office said the admission to an undisclosed London hospital came on the advice of his doctor and was not an emergency. The prime minister’s Downing Street office said it was a “precautionary step” and Johnson remains in charge of the government.
Johnson, 55, has been quarantined in his Downing Street residence since being diagnosed with COVID-19 on March 26 — the first known head of government to fall ill with the virus.
Johnson has continued to preside at daily meetings on Britain’s response to the outbreak and has released several video messages during his 10 days in isolation.
In a message Friday, a flushed and red-eyed Johnson said he said he was feeling better but still had a fever.
The virus causes mild to moderate symptoms in most people, but for some, especially older adults and the infirm, it can cause pneumonia and lead to death.
Johnson has received medical advice remotely during his illness, but going to a hospital means doctors can see him in person.
Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab, who has been designated to take over if Johnson becomes incapacitated, is set to lead the government’s coronavirus meeting Monday.
Johnson’s fiancee, Carrie Symonds, 32, revealed Saturday that she spent a week in bed with coronavirus symptoms, though she wasn’t tested. Symonds, who is pregnant, said she was now “on the mend.” She has not been staying with the prime minister in Downing Street since his diagnosis.
The government said Sunday that almost 48,000 people have been confirmed to have COVID-19 in the U.K., and 4,934 have died.
Johnson replaced Theresa May as Conservative prime minister in July and won a resounding election victory in December on a promise to complete Britain’s exit from the European Union. But Brexit, which became official Jan. 31, has been overshadowed by the coronavirus pandemic sweeping the globe.
London has been the center of the outbreak in the U.K., and politicians and civil servants have been hit hard. Several other members of Johnson’s government have also tested positive for the virus, including Health Secretary Matt Hancock and junior Health Minister Nadine Dorries. Both have recovered.
News of Johnson’s admission to hospital came an hour after Queen Elizabeth II made a rare televised address to the nation, in which she urged Britons to remain “united and resolute” in the fight against the virus.
“We will succeed — and that success will belong to every one of us,” the 93-year-old monarch said, drawing parallels to the struggle of World War II.
“We should take comfort that while we may have more still to endure, better days will return: we will be with our friends again; we will be with our families again; we will meet again,” she said. | https://www.bostonherald.com/2020/04/05/uk-prime-minister-boris-johnson-hospitalized-with-virus/ | 25,025 | bostonherald | Daily local, national, and international news coverage; includes lifestyle, entertainment, horoscopes, reviews, and crosswords. | 18-May-1995 | 25,478 | Massachusetts | Boston | -71.05888 | 42.360083 | Suffolk | 767,719 | 46.062166 | 20.130022 | 21.810845 | 53.937834 | 28.804419 | 51.634127 | 44.848571 | 10.986181 | 57,439 | 7.877708 | 15.204628 | 57.279162 | 5.68615 | 39.965794 | 0.074097 | 1 | 0.16 | 67.27 | 32.57 | false | null | null | null | null | null | 47,806 |
363,401 | 5,767 | 2020-04-05 | UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson hospitalized with virus | LONDON — British Prime Minister Boris Johnson was admitted to a hospital Sunday for tests, his office said, because he is still suffering symptoms, 10 days after he was diagnosed with COVID-19.
Johnson’s office said the admission to an undisclosed London hospital came on the advice of his doctor and was not an emergency. The prime minister’s Downing St. office said it was a “precautionary step” and Johnson remains in charge of the government.
Johnson, 55, has been quarantined in his Downing St. residence since being diagnosed with COVID-19 on March 26 — the first known head of government to fall ill with the virus.
Johnson has continued to preside at daily meetings on Britain’s response to the outbreak and has released several video messages during his 10 days in isolation.
In a message Friday, a flushed and red-eyed Johnson said he said he was feeling better but still had a fever.
The virus causes mild to moderate symptoms in most people, but for some, especially older adults and the infirm, it can cause pneumonia and lead to death.
U.S. President Donald Trump offered encouragement to Johnson as he opened a White House briefing on the pandemic Sunday. ”All Americans are praying for him,” Trump said.
Johnson has received medical advice remotely during his illness, but going to a hospital means doctors can see him in person.
Dr. Rupert Beale, a group leader of the cell biology of infection lab at the Francis Crick Institute for biomedical studies, said doctors would likely “be monitoring important vital signs such as oxygen saturations,” as well as performing blood tests, assessing Johnson’s organ function and possibly performing a CT scan on his chest to assess his lungs.
Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab, who has been designated to take over if Johnson becomes incapacitated, is set to lead the government’s coronavirus meeting Monday.
Johnson’s fiancee, Carrie Symonds, 32, revealed Saturday that she spent a week in bed with coronavirus symptoms, though she wasn’t tested. Symonds, who is pregnant, said she was now “on the mend.” She has not been staying with the prime minister in Downing St. since his diagnosis.
The government said Sunday that almost 48,000 people have been confirmed to have COVID-19 in the U.K., and 4,934 have died.
Johnson replaced Theresa May as Conservative prime minister in July and won a resounding election victory in December on a promise to complete Britain’s exit from the European Union. But Brexit, which became official Jan. 31, has been overshadowed by the coronavirus pandemic sweeping the globe.
Johnson’s government was slower than those in some European countries to impose restrictions on daily life in response to the pandemic, leading his critics to accuse him of complacency. He imposed an effective nationwide lockdown March 23, but his government remains under huge pressure to boost the country’s number of hospital beds and ventilators and to expand testing for the virus.
London has been the center of the outbreak in the U.K., and politicians and civil servants have been hit hard. Several other members of Johnson’s government have also tested positive for the virus, including Health Secretary Matt Hancock and junior Health Minister Nadine Dorries. Both have recovered.
News of Johnson’s admission to hospital came an hour after Queen Elizabeth II made a rare televised address to the nation, in which she urged Britons to remain “united and resolute” in the fight against the virus.
“We will succeed — and that success will belong to every one of us,” the 93-year-old monarch said, drawing parallels to the struggle of World War II.
“We should take comfort that while we may have more still to endure, better days will return: we will be with our friends again; we will be with our families again; we will meet again,” she said.
Follow AP news coverage of the coronavirus pandemic at http://apnews.com/VirusOutbreak and https://apnews.com/UnderstandingtheOutbreak | http://www.therepublic.com/2020/04/05/eu-virus-outbreak-boris-johnson/ | 18,005 | therepublic | Columbus, Indiana's online newspaper. | 15-Jul-1997 | 374,248 | Indiana | Columbus | -85.92138 | 39.20144 | Bartholomew | 80,203 | 83.894617 | 1.897685 | 6.332681 | 16.105383 | 9.812601 | 50.052991 | 39.660611 | 14.952059 | 55,874 | 5.198703 | 9.723941 | 70.32407 | 8.469523 | 73.381804 | 33.703154 | 3 | 33.51 | 46.48 | 20.01 | false | null | null | null | null | null | 47,806 |
363,789 | 6,418 | 2020-04-05 | UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson hospitalized with virus | LONDON (AP) — British Prime Minister Boris Johnson was admitted to a hospital Sunday for tests, his office said, because he is still suffering symptoms, 10 days after he was diagnosed with COVID-19.
Johnson’s office said the admission to an undisclosed London hospital came on the advice of his doctor and was not an emergency. The prime minister’s Downing St. office said it was a “precautionary step” and Johnson remains in charge of the government.
Johnson, 55, has been quarantined in his Downing St. residence since being diagnosed with COVID-19 on March 26 — the first known head of government to fall ill with the virus.
Johnson has continued to preside at daily meetings on Britain’s response to the outbreak and has released several video messages during his 10 days in isolation.
In a message Friday, a flushed and red-eyed Johnson said he said he was feeling better but still had a fever.
The virus causes mild to moderate symptoms in most people, but for some, especially older adults and the infirm, it can cause pneumonia and lead to death.
U.S. President Donald Trump offered encouragement to Johnson as he opened a White House briefing on the pandemic Sunday. ”All Americans are praying for him,” Trump said.
Johnson has received medical advice remotely during his illness, but going to a hospital means doctors can see him in person.
Dr. Rupert Beale, a group leader of the cell biology of infection lab at the Francis Crick Institute for biomedical studies, said doctors would likely “be monitoring important vital signs such as oxygen saturations,” as well as performing blood tests, assessing Johnson’s organ function and possibly performing a CT scan on his chest to assess his lungs.
Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab, who has been designated to take over if Johnson becomes incapacitated, is set to lead the government’s coronavirus meeting Monday.
Johnson’s fiancee, Carrie Symonds, 32, revealed Saturday that she spent a week in bed with coronavirus symptoms, though she wasn’t tested. Symonds, who is pregnant, said she was now “on the mend.” She has not been staying with the prime minister in Downing St. since his diagnosis.
The government said Sunday that almost 48,000 people have been confirmed to have COVID-19 in the U.K., and 4,934 have died.
Johnson replaced Theresa May as Conservative prime minister in July and won a resounding election victory in December on a promise to complete Britain’s exit from the European Union. But Brexit, which became official Jan. 31, has been overshadowed by the coronavirus pandemic sweeping the globe.
Johnson’s government was slower than those in some European countries to impose restrictions on daily life in response to the pandemic, leading his critics to accuse him of complacency. He imposed an effective nationwide lockdown March 23, but his government remains under huge pressure to boost the country’s number of hospital beds and ventilators and to expand testing for the virus.
London has been the center of the outbreak in the U.K., and politicians and civil servants have been hit hard. Several other members of Johnson’s government have also tested positive for the virus, including Health Secretary Matt Hancock and junior Health Minister Nadine Dorries. Both have recovered.
News of Johnson’s admission to hospital came an hour after Queen Elizabeth II made a rare televised address to the nation, in which she urged Britons to remain “united and resolute” in the fight against the virus.
“We will succeed — and that success will belong to every one of us,” the 93-year-old monarch said, drawing parallels to the struggle of World War II.
“We should take comfort that while we may have more still to endure, better days will return: we will be with our friends again; we will be with our families again; we will meet again,” she said.
Follow AP news coverage of the coronavirus pandemic at http://apnews.com/VirusOutbreak and https://apnews.com/UnderstandingtheOutbreak | https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/health/uk-prime-minister-boris-johnson-hospitalized-with-virus/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=Referral&utm_campaign=RSS_all | 53,033 | theseattletimes | Daily local news, sports, arts and entertainment, classified ads. | 01-Mar-1996 | 5,890 | Washington | Seattle | -122.332071 | 47.60621 | King | 2,079,550 | 62.242264 | 5.977399 | 9.33803 | 37.757736 | 21.556923 | 50.095357 | 38.074151 | 12.163256 | 78,800 | 5.518634 | 7.543133 | 50.944445 | 3.543394 | 47.038453 | 3.207147 | 1 | 13.51 | 63.75 | 22.74 | false | null | null | null | null | null | 47,806 |
363,827 | 6,282 | 2020-04-05 | U.K. Prime Minister Boris Johnson hospitalized with coronavirus | LONDON — British Prime Minister Boris Johnson was admitted to a hospital Sunday for tests, his office said, because he is still suffering symptoms, 10 days after he was diagnosed with covid-19.
Johnson’s office said the admission to an undisclosed London hospital came on the advice of his doctor and was not an emergency. The prime minister’s Downing St. office said it was a “precautionary step” and Johnson remains in charge of the government.
Johnson, 55, has been quarantined in his Downing St. residence since being diagnosed with COVID-19 on March 26 — the first known head of government to fall ill with the virus.
Johnson has continued to preside at daily meetings on Britain’s response to the outbreak and has released several video messages during his 10 days in isolation.
In a message Friday, a flushed and red-eyed Johnson said he said he was feeling better but still had a fever.
The virus causes mild to moderate symptoms in most people, but for some, especially older adults and the infirm, it can cause pneumonia and lead to death.
U.S. President Donald Trump offered encouragement to Johnson as he opened a White House briefing on the pandemic Sunday. ”All Americans are praying for him,” Trump said.
Johnson has received medical advice remotely during his illness, but going to a hospital means doctors can see him in person.
Dr. Rupert Beale, a group leader of the cell biology of infection lab at the Francis Crick Institute for biomedical studies, said doctors would likely “be monitoring important vital signs such as oxygen saturations,” as well as performing blood tests, assessing Johnson’s organ function and possibly performing a CT scan on his chest to assess his lungs.
Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab, who has been designated to take over if Johnson becomes incapacitated, is set to lead the government’s coronavirus meeting Monday.
Johnson’s fiancee, Carrie Symonds, 32, revealed Saturday that she spent a week in bed with coronavirus symptoms, though she wasn’t tested. Symonds, who is pregnant, said she was now “on the mend.” She has not been staying with the prime minister in Downing St. since his diagnosis.
The government said Sunday that almost 48,000 people have been confirmed to have COVID-19 in the U.K., and 4,934 have died.
Johnson replaced Theresa May as Conservative prime minister in July and won a resounding election victory in December on a promise to complete Britain’s exit from the European Union. But Brexit, which became official Jan. 31, has been overshadowed by the coronavirus pandemic sweeping the globe.
Johnson’s government was slower than those in some European countries to impose restrictions on daily life in response to the pandemic, leading his critics to accuse him of complacency. He imposed an effective nationwide lockdown March 23, but his government remains under huge pressure to boost the country’s number of hospital beds and ventilators and to expand testing for the virus.
London has been the center of the outbreak in the U.K., and politicians and civil servants have been hit hard. Several other members of Johnson’s government have also tested positive for the virus, including Health Secretary Matt Hancock and junior Health Minister Nadine Dorries. Both have recovered.
News of Johnson’s admission to hospital came an hour after Queen Elizabeth II made a rare televised address to the nation, in which she urged Britons to remain “united and resolute” in the fight against the virus.
“We will succeed — and that success will belong to every one of us,” the 93-year-old monarch said, drawing parallels to the struggle of World War II.
“We should take comfort that while we may have more still to endure, better days will return: we will be with our friends again; we will be with our families again; we will meet again,” she said. | https://triblive.com/news/u-k-prime-minister-boris-johnson-hospitalized-with-coronavirus/ | 42,003 | pittsburghtribunereview | Provides daily local and regional news, business news, sports, classifieds, and entertainment. | 12-Dec-1997 | 27,261 | Pennsylvania | Pittsburgh | -79.995886 | 40.440625 | Allegheny | 1,230,360 | 79.368234 | 12.825027 | 1.890097 | 20.631766 | 5.620225 | 51.800367 | 36.392438 | 17.403687 | 54,357 | 6.406961 | 6.132273 | 60.930419 | 5.274033 | 59.56689 | 2.486292 | 1 | 21.31 | 51.96 | 26.73 | false | null | null | null | null | null | 47,806 |
363,843 | 6,257 | 2020-04-05 | U.K. Prime Minister Boris Johnson hospitalized with coronavirus | LONDON — British Prime Minister Boris Johnson was admitted to a hospital Sunday for tests, his office said, because he is still suffering symptoms, 10 days after he was diagnosed with covid-19.
Johnson’s office said the admission to an undisclosed London hospital came on the advice of his doctor and was not an emergency. The prime minister’s Downing St. office said it was a “precautionary step” and Johnson remains in charge of the government.
Johnson, 55, has been quarantined in his Downing St. residence since being diagnosed with COVID-19 on March 26 — the first known head of government to fall ill with the virus.
Johnson has continued to preside at daily meetings on Britain’s response to the outbreak and has released several video messages during his 10 days in isolation.
In a message Friday, a flushed and red-eyed Johnson said he said he was feeling better but still had a fever.
The virus causes mild to moderate symptoms in most people, but for some, especially older adults and the infirm, it can cause pneumonia and lead to death.
U.S. President Donald Trump offered encouragement to Johnson as he opened a White House briefing on the pandemic Sunday. ”All Americans are praying for him,” Trump said.
Johnson has received medical advice remotely during his illness, but going to a hospital means doctors can see him in person.
Dr. Rupert Beale, a group leader of the cell biology of infection lab at the Francis Crick Institute for biomedical studies, said doctors would likely “be monitoring important vital signs such as oxygen saturations,” as well as performing blood tests, assessing Johnson’s organ function and possibly performing a CT scan on his chest to assess his lungs.
Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab, who has been designated to take over if Johnson becomes incapacitated, is set to lead the government’s coronavirus meeting Monday.
Johnson’s fiancee, Carrie Symonds, 32, revealed Saturday that she spent a week in bed with coronavirus symptoms, though she wasn’t tested. Symonds, who is pregnant, said she was now “on the mend.” She has not been staying with the prime minister in Downing St. since his diagnosis.
The government said Sunday that almost 48,000 people have been confirmed to have COVID-19 in the U.K., and 4,934 have died.
Johnson replaced Theresa May as Conservative prime minister in July and won a resounding election victory in December on a promise to complete Britain’s exit from the European Union. But Brexit, which became official Jan. 31, has been overshadowed by the coronavirus pandemic sweeping the globe.
Johnson’s government was slower than those in some European countries to impose restrictions on daily life in response to the pandemic, leading his critics to accuse him of complacency. He imposed an effective nationwide lockdown March 23, but his government remains under huge pressure to boost the country’s number of hospital beds and ventilators and to expand testing for the virus.
London has been the center of the outbreak in the U.K., and politicians and civil servants have been hit hard. Several other members of Johnson’s government have also tested positive for the virus, including Health Secretary Matt Hancock and junior Health Minister Nadine Dorries. Both have recovered.
News of Johnson’s admission to hospital came an hour after Queen Elizabeth II made a rare televised address to the nation, in which she urged Britons to remain “united and resolute” in the fight against the virus.
“We will succeed — and that success will belong to every one of us,” the 93-year-old monarch said, drawing parallels to the struggle of World War II.
“We should take comfort that while we may have more still to endure, better days will return: we will be with our friends again; we will be with our families again; we will meet again,” she said. | https://triblive.com/news/u-k-prime-minister-boris-johnson-hospitalized-with-coronavirus/ | 42,129 | murrysvillestar | Provides daily local and regional news, business news, sports, classifieds, and entertainment. | 12-Dec-1997 | 27,261 | Pennsylvania | Murrysville | -79.697545 | 40.428402 | Westmoreland | 359,377 | 94.231684 | 2.37383 | 1.064342 | 5.768316 | 1.543783 | 51.165489 | 31.821458 | 20.669381 | 54,142 | 5.292647 | 6.976214 | 73.094191 | 6.739755 | 73.006483 | 25.363599 | 1 | 33.35 | 43.59 | 23.06 | false | null | null | null | null | null | 47,806 |
364,028 | 1,606,787 | 2020-04-05 | Coronavirus: Prime Minister Boris Johnson admitted to hospital for COVID-19 tests | Boris Johnson has spent the night in a central London hospital after being admitted for tests 10 days after confirming he had the coronavirus .
The prime minister , 55 , still has persistent coronavirus symptoms and went on the advice of his doctor , Downing Street said .
His persistent symptoms are understood to include a high temperature .
A spokesperson confirmed his admission was a precautionary rather than emergency measure and added he `` thanks NHS staff for all of their incredible hard work '' .
They also urged the public to `` continue to follow the government @ @ @ @ @ @ @ protect the NHS and save lives '' .
The prime minister travelled , without the need for an ambulance , to the hospital at 8pm on Sunday and is understood to still be leading the government response to the COVID-19 outbreak .
Housing Secretary Robert Jenrick told Sky News that Mr Johnson `` remains very much in charge of the government '' and added : `` I expect he 'll be able to return to Number 10 shortly . ''
GP Dr Ellie Cannon told Sky News that still being ill at 10 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ if he still has symptoms '' , adding : `` Until you are fully better you are not out of the woods . ''
Politicians from all sides have sent get-well messages to the PM .
At the start of his regular White House news briefing on COVID-19 , US president Donald Trump passed on his nation 's best wishes .
`` All Americans are praying for him , '' Mr Trump said .
`` He 's a great friend of mine .
I 'm sure he is going to be fine , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ strong person . ''
Labour 's new leader Sir Keir Starmer tweeted : `` Wishing the Prime Minister well and a speedy recovery . ''
Labour MP David Lammy wrote : `` Get well soon @ BorisJohnson .
The whole country wants you to return to full health as soon as possible . ''
SNP leader Nicola Sturgeon wished the PM `` all the best and a speedy recovery '' while Lib Dem MP Layla Moran tweeted `` wishing @ BorisJohnson a speedy recovery '' and encouraged people to give Mr Johnson time @ @ @ @ @ @ @ also sent her regards to Mr Johnson and his fiancee Carrie Symonds , who is pregnant with the couple 's first child .
Ms Symonds , 32 , announced on Saturday she had spent a week in bed with coronavirus symptoms but struck an optimistic tone , saying : `` I have n't needed to be tested and , after seven days of rest , I feel stronger and I 'm on the mend . ''
Mr Johnson has been self-isolating in 11 Downing Street since testing positive on 27 March ; he @ @ @ @ @ @ @ office as several prime ministers have in the past given it has a larger living space .
He posted a video message on Friday urging people to `` stick with '' the lockdown measures .
: : Listen to the Sophy Ridge on Sunday podcast on Apple Podcasts , Google Podcasts , Spotify , Spreaker Mr Johnson remains `` in charge of the government '' and in contact with ministerial colleagues and officials despite his hospital admission , a spokesman said .
But Dominic Raab , the foreign secretary and designated minister who @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is incapacitated , will chair the government 's daily emergency coronavirus committee meeting known as C-19 on Monday morning .
There have been glimpses of Mr Johnson looking tired in his social media messages and on the steps of Downing Street for the national applause to key workers .
He appeared progressively worse for wear the last time he was seen on Friday in a video urging people to stay home and not to break social distancing rules as the weather warmed up .
In it , he confirmed he still had a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the spread of COVID-19 at the heart of government when a health minister contracted it after attending a Downing Street reception .
Health Secretary Matt Hancock also last week tested positive for the virus , but is now out of self-isolation having stayed at home for seven days .
He had given an update on the prime minister 's health , telling Sky News ' Sophy Ridge On Sunday programme : `` He 's okay , I 've been talking to him every day , often several times a day ... '' It @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
`` I was lucky , I had two pretty rough days and then I bounced back and some people do get it pretty mildly , and then for others it 's very , very serious and the prime minister is not at that end of the spectrum . ''
One of the prime minister 's closest advisers on managing the coronavirus crisis , England 's chief medical officer Professor Chris Whitty , and his chief adviser , Dominic Cummings , have also been self-isolating with symptoms .
On Sunday it was confirmed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ contracting coronavirus - taking the UK 's total to 4,934 . | https://news.sky.com/story/coronavirus-prime-minister-admitted-to-hospital-for-coronavirus-tests-11969053 | null | news | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | true | null | null | null | null | null | 47,806 |
364,033 | 2,874,210 | 2020-04-05 | Boris Johnson hospitalized after experiencing coronavirus symptoms, PM's office says | Get all the latest news on coronavirus and more delivered daily to your inbox .
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British Prime Minister Boris Johnson was admitted to a hospital after suffering from coronavirus symptoms 10 days after testing positive , his office announced Sunday .
Downing Street officials said the hospitalization was a “ precautionary step ” and he remained in charge of the government .
A spokesperson said : “ On the advice of his doctor , the prime minister has tonight been admitted to hospital for tests .
This is a precautionary step , as the prime minister @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 10 days after testing positive for the virus .
The prime minister thanks [ National Health Service ] staff for all of their incredible hard work and urges the public to continue to follow the government ’ s advice to stay at home , protect the NHS and save lives.
” Johnson has received medical advice by phone during his illness , but going to a hospital meant doctors could see him in person .
CLICK HERE FOR MORE CORONAVIRUS COVERAGE The current outlook remained bleak in Britain , which recorded 708 new @ @ @ @ @ @ @ deaths reported Sunday , Britain has recorded 4,934 virus deaths overall among almost 48,000 cases .
In a rare televised address to the nation , Queen Elizabeth II appealed to Britons to exercise self-discipline in “ an increasingly challenging time.
” The 93-year-old monarch said the pandemic had caused enormous disruptions , bringing grief , financial difficulties and daunting challenges to everybody .
It was only the fourth time since her reign began in 1953 that she has given such an address .
“ I hope in the years to come , everyone @ @ @ @ @ @ @ how they responded to this challenge , ” she said , “ and those who come after us will say that the Britons of this generation were as strong as any.
” Johnson continued to chair daily meetings on Britain ’ s response to the outbreak , and released several video messages during his 10 days in isolation .
Johnson announced last Friday he was extending his time in self-isolation as he continued to show symptoms of the coronavirus -- a week after he tested positive for the highly contagious virus .
“ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I ’ ve done my seven days of isolation , alas I still have one of the symptoms , a minor symptom , ” he said on a video message posted to Twitter .
Johnson , 55 , had been quarantined in his home since being diagnosed with COVID-19 on March 26 .
In a video message posted to his Twitter account March 27 , he explained he had developed “ mild symptoms ” over the last 24 hours -- “ a temperature and a persistent cough.
” CLICK HERE TO GET THE @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the chief medical officer , I have taken a test .
That has come out positive , so , I am working from home , ” Johnson said .
“ I ’ m self-isolating , and that ’ s entirely the right thing to do.
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364,080 | 6,019 | 2020-04-05 | UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson hospitalized with virus | LONDON — British Prime Minister Boris Johnson was admitted to a hospital Sunday for tests, his office said, because he is still suffering symptoms, 10 days after he was diagnosed with COVID-19.
Johnson's office said the admission to an undisclosed London hospital came on the advice of his doctor and was not an emergency. The prime minister's Downing St. office said it was a "precautionary step" and Johnson remains in charge of the government.
Johnson, 55, has been quarantined in his Downing St. residence since being diagnosed with COVID-19 on March 26 — the first known head of government to fall ill with the virus.
Johnson has continued to preside at daily meetings on Britain's response to the outbreak and has released several video messages during his 10 days in isolation.
In a message Friday, a flushed and red-eyed Johnson said he said he was feeling better but still had a fever.
The virus causes mild to moderate symptoms in most people, but for some, especially older adults and the infirm, it can cause pneumonia and lead to death.
U.S. President Donald Trump offered encouragement to Johnson as he opened a White House briefing on the pandemic Sunday. "All Americans are praying for him," Trump said.
Johnson has received medical advice remotely during his illness, but going to a hospital means doctors can see him in person.
Dr. Rupert Beale, a group leader of the cell biology of infection lab at the Francis Crick Institute for biomedical studies, said doctors would likely "be monitoring important vital signs such as oxygen saturations," as well as performing blood tests, assessing Johnson's organ function and possibly performing a CT scan on his chest to assess his lungs.
Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab, who has been designated to take over if Johnson becomes incapacitated, is set to lead the government's coronavirus meeting Monday.
Johnson's fiancee, Carrie Symonds, 32, revealed Saturday that she spent a week in bed with coronavirus symptoms, though she wasn't tested. Symonds, who is pregnant, said she was now "on the mend." She has not been staying with the prime minister in Downing St. since his diagnosis.
The government said Sunday that almost 48,000 people have been confirmed to have COVID-19 in the U.K., and 4,934 have died.
Johnson replaced Theresa May as Conservative prime minister in July and won a resounding election victory in December on a promise to complete Britain's exit from the European Union. But Brexit, which became official Jan. 31, has been overshadowed by the coronavirus pandemic sweeping the globe.
Johnson's government was slower than those in some European countries to impose restrictions on daily life in response to the pandemic, leading his critics to accuse him of complacency. He imposed an effective nationwide lockdown March 23, but his government remains under huge pressure to boost the country's number of hospital beds and ventilators and to expand testing for the virus.
London has been the center of the outbreak in the U.K., and politicians and civil servants have been hit hard. Several other members of Johnson's government have also tested positive for the virus, including Health Secretary Matt Hancock and junior Health Minister Nadine Dorries. Both have recovered.
News of Johnson's admission to hospital came an hour after Queen Elizabeth II made a rare televised address to the nation, in which she urged Britons to remain "united and resolute" in the fight against the virus.
"We will succeed — and that success will belong to every one of us," the 93-year-old monarch said, drawing parallels to the struggle of World War II.
"We should take comfort that while we may have more still to endure, better days will return: we will be with our friends again; we will be with our families again; we will meet again," she said. | https://www.startribune.com/uk-prime-minister-boris-johnson-hospitalized-with-virus/569394382/ | 27,053 | startribune | Online version of Minneapolis daily newspaper. Site features updated news stories, diversions, weather, archives. | 13-Jan-1994 | 8,150 | Minnesota | Minneapolis | -93.265011 | 44.977753 | Hennepin | 1,209,265 | 70.077609 | 12.264888 | 6.806779 | 29.922391 | 13.442215 | 50.693769 | 39.974778 | 12.538856 | 67,989 | 5.111432 | 7.173605 | 52.418657 | 2.618836 | 46.787203 | 2.22496 | 1 | 18.95 | 56.39 | 24.65 | false | null | null | null | null | null | 47,806 |
364,164 | 5,905 | 2020-04-05 | UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson hospitalized with virus | LONDON (AP) — British Prime Minister Boris Johnson was admitted to a hospital Sunday for tests, his office said, because he is still suffering symptoms, 10 days after he was diagnosed with COVID-19.
Johnson’s office said the admission to an undisclosed London hospital came on the advice of his doctor and was not an emergency. The prime minister’s Downing St. office said it was a “precautionary step” and Johnson remains in charge of the government.
Johnson, 55, has been quarantined in his Downing St. residence since being diagnosed with COVID-19 on March 26 — the first known head of government to fall ill with the virus.
Johnson has continued to preside at daily meetings on Britain’s response to the outbreak and has released several video messages during his 10 days in isolation.
In a message Friday, a flushed and red-eyed Johnson said he said he was feeling better but still had a fever.
The virus causes mild to moderate symptoms in most people, but for some, especially older adults and the infirm, it can cause pneumonia and lead to death.
U.S. President Donald Trump offered encouragement to Johnson as he opened a White House briefing on the pandemic Sunday. ”All Americans are praying for him,” Trump said.
Johnson has received medical advice remotely during his illness, but going to a hospital means doctors can see him in person.
Dr. Rupert Beale, a group leader of the cell biology of infection lab at the Francis Crick Institute for biomedical studies, said doctors would likely “be monitoring important vital signs such as oxygen saturations,” as well as performing blood tests, assessing Johnson’s organ function and possibly performing a CT scan on his chest to assess his lungs.
Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab, who has been designated to take over if Johnson becomes incapacitated, is set to lead the government’s coronavirus meeting Monday.
Johnson’s fiancee, Carrie Symonds, 32, revealed Saturday that she spent a week in bed with coronavirus symptoms, though she wasn’t tested. Symonds, who is pregnant, said she was now “on the mend.” She has not been staying with the prime minister in Downing St. since his diagnosis.
The government said Sunday that almost 48,000 people have been confirmed to have COVID-19 in the U.K., and 4,934 have died.
Johnson replaced Theresa May as Conservative prime minister in July and won a resounding election victory in December on a promise to complete Britain’s exit from the European Union. But Brexit, which became official Jan. 31, has been overshadowed by the coronavirus pandemic sweeping the globe.
Johnson’s government was slower than those in some European countries to impose restrictions on daily life in response to the pandemic, leading his critics to accuse him of complacency. He imposed an effective nationwide lockdown March 23, but his government remains under huge pressure to boost the country’s number of hospital beds and ventilators and to expand testing for the virus.
London has been the center of the outbreak in the U.K., and politicians and civil servants have been hit hard. Several other members of Johnson’s government have also tested positive for the virus, including Health Secretary Matt Hancock and junior Health Minister Nadine Dorries. Both have recovered.
News of Johnson’s admission to hospital came an hour after Queen Elizabeth II made a rare televised address to the nation, in which she urged Britons to remain “united and resolute” in the fight against the virus.
“We will succeed — and that success will belong to every one of us,” the 93-year-old monarch said, drawing parallels to the struggle of World War II.
“We should take comfort that while we may have more still to endure, better days will return: we will be with our friends again; we will be with our families again; we will meet again,” she said.
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364,339 | 6,106 | 2020-04-05 | UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson admitted to hospital | Downing St. said Sunday the hospitalization is a “precautionary step” and he remains in charge of the government.
In this handout photo provided by 10 Downing Street, Britain's Prime Minister Boris Johnson claps outside 11 Downing Street to salute local heroes during Thursday's nationwide Clap for Carers NHS initiative to applaud workers fighting the coronavirus pandemic, in London, Thursday, April 2, 2020. The new coronavirus causes mild or moderate symptoms for most people, but for some, especially older adults and people with existing health problems, it can cause more severe illness or death. (Pippa Fowles/The new coronavirus causes mild or moderate symptoms for most people, but for some, especially older adults and people with existing health problems, it can cause more severe illness or death.The new coronavirus causes mild or moderate symptoms for most people, but for some, especially older adults and people with existing health problems, it can cause more severe illness or death.(Pippa Fowles/10 Downing Street via AP)
LONDON — British Prime Minister Boris Johnson, who was diagnosed with the new coronavirus more than a week ago, was admitted to a hospital Sunday for tests.
Johnson’s office said he was hospitalized because he still has symptoms 10 days after testing positive for the virus. His admission to an undisclosed hospital in London wasn’t an emergency.
Downing St. said it was a “precautionary step” and Johnson remains in charge of the government.
Johnson, 55, has been quarantined in his Downing St. residence since being diagnosed with COVID-19 on March 26.
Johnson has continued to chair daily meetings on Britain’s response to the outbreak, and has released several video messages during his 10 days in isolation.
In a message on Friday, he said he was feeling better but still had a fever.
The virus causes mild to moderate symptoms in most people, but for some, especially older adults and the infirm, it can cause pneumonia and lead to death.
Johnson has received medical advice by phone during his illness, but going to a hospital means doctors can see him in person.
Johnson’s fiancee Carrie Symonds, 32, revealed Saturday that she spent a week with coronavirus symptoms, though she wasn’t tested. Symonds, who is pregnant, said she was now “on the mend.”
The government said Sunday that almost 48,000 people have been confirmed to have COVID-19 in the U.K., and 4,934 have died.
Johnson replaced Theresa May as prime minister in July and won a resounding election victory in December on a promise to complete Britain’s exit from the European Union. But Brexit has been overshadowed by the coronavirus pandemic sweeping the globe.
Johnson’s government was slower than those in some European countries to impose restrictions on daily life in response to the pandemic, but Britain has been effectively in lockdown since March 23.
Several other members of Johnson’s government have also tested positive for the virus, including Health Secretary Matt Hancock and junior Health Minister Nadine Dorries. Both have recovered.
News of Johnson’s admission to hospital came an hour after Queen Elizabeth II made a rare televised address to the nation, urging Britons to remain “united and resolute” in the fight against the virus.
Drawing parallels to the struggle of World War II, the 93-year-old queen said that “while we may have more still to endure, better days will return: we will be with our friends again; we will be with our families again; we will meet again.” | https://www.reviewjournal.com/news/nation-and-world/uk-prime-minister-boris-johnson-admitted-to-hospital-1999892/ | 32,003 | lasvegasreviewjournal | Nevada's largest newspaper serving the Las Vegas Valley and Southern Nevada. Daily editions of state and national news, sports, lifestyle, and opinions. Includes chats, forums and community links. | 21-Jan-1999 | 14,712 | Nevada | Las Vegas | -115.13983 | 36.169941 | Clark | 2,070,153 | 44.977207 | 10.598734 | 30.357949 | 55.022793 | 22.019242 | 49.968819 | 40.157563 | 13.279598 | 52,629 | 9.619885 | 15.10843 | 77.176147 | 7.01414 | 72.24545 | 1.306073 | 1 | 5.72 | 61.57 | 32.71 | false | null | null | null | null | null | 47,806 |
364,469 | 1,633,147 | 2020-04-05 | Boris Johnson Has Been Admitted To Hospital For Tests After Having Coronavirus For 10 Days | Boris Johnson has been admitted to hospital for tests after suffering from symptoms of COVID-19 , the disease caused by the novel coronavirus , for 10 days .
The decision was taken for precautionary reasons on the advice of his doctor and it was not an emergency admission , the prime minister 's office said in a statement on Sunday night .
Johnson has had a high temperature since Thursday March 26 .
He tested positive for COVID-19 the following day , and continues to have persistent symptoms .
A Downing Street spokesperson said : “ On the advice of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ tonight been admitted to hospital for tests .
This is a precautionary step , as the Prime Minister continues to have persistent symptoms of COVID-19 ten days after testing positive for the virus .
“ The prime minister thanks NHS staff for all of their incredible hard work and urges the public to continue to follow the government ’ s advice to stay at home , protect the NHS and save lives.
” Johnson remains in charge of the government , and is in contact with ministers and officials , Downing Street said @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 8pm on Sunday and is expected to stay in overnight .
Monday morning 's meeting of senior advisers and officials will instead be chaired by the foreign secretary Dominic Raab . | https://www.buzzfeed.com/alexwickham/boris-johnson-admitted-hospital-coronavirus | null | buzzfeed | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | true | null | null | null | null | null | 47,806 |
364,787 | 2,993,430 | 2020-04-05 | UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson is taken to hospital for tests, 10 days after testing positive for coronavirus | • UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson was taken to the hospital for coronavirus tests on Sunday .
• Johnson announced on March 27 that he had contracted the COVID-19 virus and planned to self-isolate .
• “ This is a precautionary step , as the Prime Minister continues to have persistent symptoms of coronavirus ten days after testing positive for the virus , ” a Downing Street spokesperson said .
• As of Sunday , the UK has confirmed 48,407 coronavirus cases and 4,943 deaths .
Ten days after testing positive for the coronavirus , British Prime Minister Boris Johnson @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , a Downing Street spokesperson said on Sunday .
“ This is a precautionary step , as the Prime Minister continues to have persistent symptoms of coronavirus , ” including a high fever , the spokesperson said .
This is not an emergency admission , but based on Johnson ’ s doctor ’ s advice due to his lingering symptoms .
Johnson , who announced on March 27 that he had contracted the virus and would self isolate for seven days , remains at the helm of the United Kingdom ’ s government @ @ @ @ @ @ @ minister is in touch with fellow officials and colleagues .
“ The Prime Minister thanks NHS staff for all of their incredible hard work and urges the public to continue to follow the Government ’ s advice to stay at home , protect the NHS and save lives , ” the spokesperson continued .
As of Sunday , the UK has confirmed 48,407 cases and 4,943 deaths , according to data from Johns Hopkins University .
Worldwide , more than 1.26 million people have tested positive for the virus and more than 68,400 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ mild symptoms ” of the coronavirus , namely a cough and elevated temperature , on March 26 , but didn ’ t let that stop him from supporting NHS workers by way of national applause that same evening .
He was tested for COVID-19 by midnight , according to a spokesperson for the government .
“ Number 10 is considered a workplace , ” the spokesman said , so Johnson planned to stay behind closed doors at his 11 Downing Street residence .
Johnson , who previously declined testing despite coming in contact @ @ @ @ @ @ @ up the infection , tapped Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab as his “ designated survivor ” if he falls seriously ill. Johnson is not the only senior member of the UK government to test positive for the coronavirus .
Health Minister Nadine Dorries and Health Secretary Matt Hancock also fell sick , but are now out of isolation .
Queen Elizabeth II delivered a rare address to the UK that was broadcast on Sunday evening .
The Queen is self-isolating with Prince Philip at Windsor Castle , after her son and heir to the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for the coronavirus .
Expressing gratitude to healthcare workers and other essential employees who “ selflessly continue their day-to-day duties outside the home ” to provide for others , the Queen also thanked citizens who are following social distancing rules and “ helping to protect the vulnerable.
” “ While we have faced challenges before , this one is different , ” the Queen said .
“ This time , we join with all nations across the globe in a common endeavour , using the great advances of science and our instinctive passion @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and that success will belong to every one of us .
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365,147 | 8,312 | 2020-04-06 | LIVE: Gov. Walz provides update on Minnesota's response to COVID-19 at 2 pm | ST. PAUL — Gov. Tim Walz will participate in the daily Minnesota Department of Health media call to provide an update on Minnesota’s response to COVID-19 at 2 p.m. Monday, April 6.
Walz will be joined by Department of Health Commissioner Jan Malcolm, Department of Employment and Economic Development Commissioner Steve Grove, Homeland Security and Emergency Management Director Joe Kelly, and Department of Veterans Affairs Commissioner Larry Herke.
A livestream of the event will be available here closer to the start time. Refresh your browser if the video player does not display below.
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365,240 | 8,271 | 2020-04-06 | LIVE: Gov. Walz provides update on Minnesota's response to COVID-19 at 2 pm | ST. PAUL — Gov. Tim Walz will participate in the daily Minnesota Department of Health media call to provide an update on Minnesota’s response to COVID-19 at 2 p.m. Monday, April 6.
Walz will be joined by Department of Health Commissioner Jan Malcolm, Department of Employment and Economic Development Commissioner Steve Grove, Homeland Security and Emergency Management Director Joe Kelly, and Department of Veterans Affairs Commissioner Larry Herke.
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365,259 | 8,261 | 2020-04-06 | LIVE: Gov. Walz provides update on Minnesota's response to COVID-19 at 2 pm | ST. PAUL — Gov. Tim Walz will participate in the daily Minnesota Department of Health media call to provide an update on Minnesota’s response to COVID-19 at 2 p.m. Monday, April 6.
Walz will be joined by Department of Health Commissioner Jan Malcolm, Department of Employment and Economic Development Commissioner Steve Grove, Homeland Security and Emergency Management Director Joe Kelly, and Department of Veterans Affairs Commissioner Larry Herke.
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365,300 | 8,500 | 2020-04-06 | British Prime Minister Boris Johnson moved to intensive care | LONDON — British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has been moved to the intensive care unit of a London hospital after his coronavirus symptoms worsened.
Johnson's office says Johnson is conscious and does not require ventilation at the moment.
Johnson was admitted to St. Thomas' Hospital late Sunday, 10 days after he was diagnosed with COVID-19.
"Over the course of this afternoon, the condition of the Prime Minister has worsened and, on the advice of his medical team, he has been moved to the Intensive Care Unit at the hospital," his office said in a statement.
It said Johnson has asked Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab to deputize for him.
Britain's Prime Minister Boris Johnson said he was in good spirits Monday after spending the night in a London hospital where he was admitted with the new coronavirus.
There was no indication of how long Johnson might remain hospitalized. The prime minister's spokesman said Johnson had spent a comfortable night and remained in charge of government despite being admitted to St Thomas' Hospital after COVID-19 symptoms of a cough and fever persisted, 10 days after he was diagnosed.
Johnson sent out a tweet thanking the National Health Service for taking care of him and others in this difficult time.
"On the advice of my doctor, I went into hospital for some routine tests as I'm still experiencing coronavirus symptoms,'' Johnson said in the tweet. "I'm in good spirits and keeping in touch with my team, as we work together to fight this virus and keep everyone safe.''.
Johnson's spokesman, James Slack, refused to say what kind of tests Johnson was undergoing. He insisted that "the PM remains in charge of the government."
"He is receiving updates in hospital and is continuing to receive a (ministerial red) box" of files and briefing papers, Slack said,
The 55-year-old leader had been quarantined in his Downing Street residence since being diagnosed with COVID-19 on March 26 — the first known head of government to fall ill with the virus.
He continued to preside at daily meetings on the outbreak until Sunday and has released several video messages during his 10 days in isolation. Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab chaired the meeting Monday.
Britain has no official post of deputy prime minister, but Raab has been designated to take over should Johnson become incapacitated.
Speaking at the government's daily coronavirus press briefing, Raab said Johnson was being "regularly updated," but admitted he had not spoken to him since Saturday.
"He's in charge, but he'll continue to take doctors' advice on what to do next," Raab said.
Johnson was admitted to the hospital as a message to the nation from Queen Elizabeth II was being broadcast Sunday evening. The 93-year-old monarch urged the public to show resolve and follow advice to stay inside.
Concerns had been growing about Johnson's welfare ever since he posted a message Friday saying that he was feeling better, though was still feverish.
The virus causes mild to moderate symptoms in most people, but for some, especially older adults and the infirm, it can cause pneumonia and lead to death.
The government said Monday that 51,608 people had been confirmed to have the coronavirus in Britain, 5,373 of whom have died.
One of the advantages of being in the hospital is that it will allow doctors to directly monitor Johnson's condition.
Derek Hill, a professor of medical imaging science at University College London said that since COVID-19 causes difficulty breathing, one test performed on people with the disease is lung imaging with ultrasound or CT scans to see how badly they might be affected.
"Some people are rapidly discharged,'' he said. "Some others can quickly deteriorate and need help breathing. We have no reason to believe the PM needs such help.''
Hill said there are various types of breathing help, depending on the person and the difficulties.
"The reasons some people get seriously ill with COVID-19 while others have minor symptoms is not yet fully understood," Hill said. "But doctors managing these patients report that more men than women have serious problems, and patients who are overweight or have previous health problems are at higher risk." | https://www.kirksvilledailyexpress.com/zz/news/20200406/british-prime-minister-boris-johnson-moved-to-intensive-care?rssfeed=true | 29,001 | kirksvilledailyexpress&news | Serving Kirksville area daily. Local news, sports, and classifieds. Business directory, health and entertainment. | 10-Mar-1999 | null | Missouri | Kirksville | -92.58325 | 40.194754 | Adair | 25,547 | 90.777782 | 2.21161 | 2.469957 | 9.222218 | 3.284143 | 52.879007 | 52.221396 | 13.954672 | 37,967 | 6.529037 | 10.146098 | 69.510315 | 9.966388 | 69.584929 | 37.852931 | 7 | 31.11 | 47.16 | 21.73 | false | null | null | null | null | null | 47,806 |
365,314 | 8,485 | 2020-04-06 | British Prime Minister Boris Johnson moved to intensive care | LONDON — British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has been moved to the intensive care unit of a London hospital after his coronavirus symptoms worsened.
Johnson's office says Johnson is conscious and does not require ventilation at the moment.
Johnson was admitted to St. Thomas' Hospital late Sunday, 10 days after he was diagnosed with COVID-19.
"Over the course of this afternoon, the condition of the Prime Minister has worsened and, on the advice of his medical team, he has been moved to the Intensive Care Unit at the hospital," his office said in a statement.
It said Johnson has asked Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab to deputize for him.
Britain's Prime Minister Boris Johnson said he was in good spirits Monday after spending the night in a London hospital where he was admitted with the new coronavirus.
There was no indication of how long Johnson might remain hospitalized. The prime minister's spokesman said Johnson had spent a comfortable night and remained in charge of government despite being admitted to St Thomas' Hospital after COVID-19 symptoms of a cough and fever persisted, 10 days after he was diagnosed.
Johnson sent out a tweet thanking the National Health Service for taking care of him and others in this difficult time.
"On the advice of my doctor, I went into hospital for some routine tests as I'm still experiencing coronavirus symptoms,'' Johnson said in the tweet. "I'm in good spirits and keeping in touch with my team, as we work together to fight this virus and keep everyone safe.''.
Johnson's spokesman, James Slack, refused to say what kind of tests Johnson was undergoing. He insisted that "the PM remains in charge of the government."
"He is receiving updates in hospital and is continuing to receive a (ministerial red) box" of files and briefing papers, Slack said,
The 55-year-old leader had been quarantined in his Downing Street residence since being diagnosed with COVID-19 on March 26 — the first known head of government to fall ill with the virus.
He continued to preside at daily meetings on the outbreak until Sunday and has released several video messages during his 10 days in isolation. Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab chaired the meeting Monday.
Britain has no official post of deputy prime minister, but Raab has been designated to take over should Johnson become incapacitated.
Speaking at the government's daily coronavirus press briefing, Raab said Johnson was being "regularly updated," but admitted he had not spoken to him since Saturday.
"He's in charge, but he'll continue to take doctors' advice on what to do next," Raab said.
Johnson was admitted to the hospital as a message to the nation from Queen Elizabeth II was being broadcast Sunday evening. The 93-year-old monarch urged the public to show resolve and follow advice to stay inside.
Concerns had been growing about Johnson's welfare ever since he posted a message Friday saying that he was feeling better, though was still feverish.
The virus causes mild to moderate symptoms in most people, but for some, especially older adults and the infirm, it can cause pneumonia and lead to death.
The government said Monday that 51,608 people had been confirmed to have the coronavirus in Britain, 5,373 of whom have died.
One of the advantages of being in the hospital is that it will allow doctors to directly monitor Johnson's condition.
Derek Hill, a professor of medical imaging science at University College London said that since COVID-19 causes difficulty breathing, one test performed on people with the disease is lung imaging with ultrasound or CT scans to see how badly they might be affected.
"Some people are rapidly discharged,'' he said. "Some others can quickly deteriorate and need help breathing. We have no reason to believe the PM needs such help.''
Hill said there are various types of breathing help, depending on the person and the difficulties.
"The reasons some people get seriously ill with COVID-19 while others have minor symptoms is not yet fully understood," Hill said. "But doctors managing these patients report that more men than women have serious problems, and patients who are overweight or have previous health problems are at higher risk." | https://www.therolladailynews.com/zz/news/20200406/british-prime-minister-boris-johnson-moved-to-intensive-care?rssfeed=true | 29,169 | dailyguide | Serving the Rolla area with local news, sports, obituaries, classifieds, weather and newcomers. | 19-Mar-1999 | 563,267 | Missouri | Waynesville | -92.200723 | 37.828652 | Pulaski | 53,302 | 70.019887 | 13.232149 | 10.470526 | 29.980113 | 4.755919 | 43.082811 | 55.60767 | 7.530674 | 49,216 | 10.82928 | 10.139262 | 76.122997 | 9.149114 | 77.039065 | 44.03145 | 5 | 26.28 | 58.61 | 15.11 | false | null | null | null | null | null | 47,806 |
365,399 | 8,462 | 2020-04-06 | British Prime Minister Boris Johnson moved to intensive care | LONDON — British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has been moved to the intensive care unit of a London hospital after his coronavirus symptoms worsened.
Johnson's office says Johnson is conscious and does not require ventilation at the moment.
Johnson was admitted to St. Thomas' Hospital late Sunday, 10 days after he was diagnosed with COVID-19.
"Over the course of this afternoon, the condition of the Prime Minister has worsened and, on the advice of his medical team, he has been moved to the Intensive Care Unit at the hospital," his office said in a statement.
It said Johnson has asked Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab to deputize for him.
Britain's Prime Minister Boris Johnson said he was in good spirits Monday after spending the night in a London hospital where he was admitted with the new coronavirus.
There was no indication of how long Johnson might remain hospitalized. The prime minister's spokesman said Johnson had spent a comfortable night and remained in charge of government despite being admitted to St Thomas' Hospital after COVID-19 symptoms of a cough and fever persisted, 10 days after he was diagnosed.
Johnson sent out a tweet thanking the National Health Service for taking care of him and others in this difficult time.
"On the advice of my doctor, I went into hospital for some routine tests as I'm still experiencing coronavirus symptoms,'' Johnson said in the tweet. "I'm in good spirits and keeping in touch with my team, as we work together to fight this virus and keep everyone safe.''.
Johnson's spokesman, James Slack, refused to say what kind of tests Johnson was undergoing. He insisted that "the PM remains in charge of the government."
"He is receiving updates in hospital and is continuing to receive a (ministerial red) box" of files and briefing papers, Slack said,
The 55-year-old leader had been quarantined in his Downing Street residence since being diagnosed with COVID-19 on March 26 — the first known head of government to fall ill with the virus.
He continued to preside at daily meetings on the outbreak until Sunday and has released several video messages during his 10 days in isolation. Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab chaired the meeting Monday.
Britain has no official post of deputy prime minister, but Raab has been designated to take over should Johnson become incapacitated.
Speaking at the government's daily coronavirus press briefing, Raab said Johnson was being "regularly updated," but admitted he had not spoken to him since Saturday.
"He's in charge, but he'll continue to take doctors' advice on what to do next," Raab said.
Johnson was admitted to the hospital as a message to the nation from Queen Elizabeth II was being broadcast Sunday evening. The 93-year-old monarch urged the public to show resolve and follow advice to stay inside.
Concerns had been growing about Johnson's welfare ever since he posted a message Friday saying that he was feeling better, though was still feverish.
The virus causes mild to moderate symptoms in most people, but for some, especially older adults and the infirm, it can cause pneumonia and lead to death.
The government said Monday that 51,608 people had been confirmed to have the coronavirus in Britain, 5,373 of whom have died.
One of the advantages of being in the hospital is that it will allow doctors to directly monitor Johnson's condition.
Derek Hill, a professor of medical imaging science at University College London said that since COVID-19 causes difficulty breathing, one test performed on people with the disease is lung imaging with ultrasound or CT scans to see how badly they might be affected.
"Some people are rapidly discharged,'' he said. "Some others can quickly deteriorate and need help breathing. We have no reason to believe the PM needs such help.''
Hill said there are various types of breathing help, depending on the person and the difficulties.
"The reasons some people get seriously ill with COVID-19 while others have minor symptoms is not yet fully understood," Hill said. "But doctors managing these patients report that more men than women have serious problems, and patients who are overweight or have previous health problems are at higher risk." | https://www.chillicothenews.com/zz/news/20200406/british-prime-minister-boris-johnson-moved-to-intensive-care?rssfeed=true | 29,117 | constitutiontribune | Offers local news and information for Chillicothe. | 13-Oct-1998 | 1,909,798 | Missouri | Chillicothe | -93.552436 | 39.795295 | Livingston | 15,057 | 93.312081 | 2.796042 | 1.520887 | 6.687919 | 0.74384 | 55.0176 | 35.358969 | 19.638706 | 44,266 | 4.34845 | 13.967422 | 80.228422 | 12.577176 | 79.605656 | 36.604146 | 6 | 33.53 | 46.02 | 20.45 | false | null | null | null | null | null | 47,806 |
365,407 | 8,441 | 2020-04-06 | British Prime Minister Boris Johnson moved to intensive care | LONDON — British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has been moved to the intensive care unit of a London hospital after his coronavirus symptoms worsened.
Johnson's office says Johnson is conscious and does not require ventilation at the moment.
Johnson was admitted to St. Thomas' Hospital late Sunday, 10 days after he was diagnosed with COVID-19.
"Over the course of this afternoon, the condition of the Prime Minister has worsened and, on the advice of his medical team, he has been moved to the Intensive Care Unit at the hospital," his office said in a statement.
It said Johnson has asked Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab to deputize for him.
Britain's Prime Minister Boris Johnson said he was in good spirits Monday after spending the night in a London hospital where he was admitted with the new coronavirus.
There was no indication of how long Johnson might remain hospitalized. The prime minister's spokesman said Johnson had spent a comfortable night and remained in charge of government despite being admitted to St Thomas' Hospital after COVID-19 symptoms of a cough and fever persisted, 10 days after he was diagnosed.
Johnson sent out a tweet thanking the National Health Service for taking care of him and others in this difficult time.
"On the advice of my doctor, I went into hospital for some routine tests as I'm still experiencing coronavirus symptoms,'' Johnson said in the tweet. "I'm in good spirits and keeping in touch with my team, as we work together to fight this virus and keep everyone safe.''.
Johnson's spokesman, James Slack, refused to say what kind of tests Johnson was undergoing. He insisted that "the PM remains in charge of the government."
"He is receiving updates in hospital and is continuing to receive a (ministerial red) box" of files and briefing papers, Slack said,
The 55-year-old leader had been quarantined in his Downing Street residence since being diagnosed with COVID-19 on March 26 — the first known head of government to fall ill with the virus.
He continued to preside at daily meetings on the outbreak until Sunday and has released several video messages during his 10 days in isolation. Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab chaired the meeting Monday.
Britain has no official post of deputy prime minister, but Raab has been designated to take over should Johnson become incapacitated.
Speaking at the government's daily coronavirus press briefing, Raab said Johnson was being "regularly updated," but admitted he had not spoken to him since Saturday.
"He's in charge, but he'll continue to take doctors' advice on what to do next," Raab said.
Johnson was admitted to the hospital as a message to the nation from Queen Elizabeth II was being broadcast Sunday evening. The 93-year-old monarch urged the public to show resolve and follow advice to stay inside.
Concerns had been growing about Johnson's welfare ever since he posted a message Friday saying that he was feeling better, though was still feverish.
The virus causes mild to moderate symptoms in most people, but for some, especially older adults and the infirm, it can cause pneumonia and lead to death.
The government said Monday that 51,608 people had been confirmed to have the coronavirus in Britain, 5,373 of whom have died.
One of the advantages of being in the hospital is that it will allow doctors to directly monitor Johnson's condition.
Derek Hill, a professor of medical imaging science at University College London said that since COVID-19 causes difficulty breathing, one test performed on people with the disease is lung imaging with ultrasound or CT scans to see how badly they might be affected.
"Some people are rapidly discharged,'' he said. "Some others can quickly deteriorate and need help breathing. We have no reason to believe the PM needs such help.''
Hill said there are various types of breathing help, depending on the person and the difficulties.
"The reasons some people get seriously ill with COVID-19 while others have minor symptoms is not yet fully understood," Hill said. "But doctors managing these patients report that more men than women have serious problems, and patients who are overweight or have previous health problems are at higher risk." | https://www.neoshodailynews.com/zz/news/20200406/british-prime-minister-boris-johnson-moved-to-intensive-care?rssfeed=true | 29,097 | thecarthagepress | Serving Newton and McDonald counties with local and World news, stocks, health, classifieds and business directory. | 27-May-1997 | 1,161,262 | Missouri | Carthage | -94.310223 | 37.176447 | Jasper | 117,376 | 84.954335 | 2.071122 | 7.557763 | 15.045665 | 4.099646 | 51.289872 | 42.184092 | 13.829062 | 42,648 | 6.013659 | 12.968027 | 77.943574 | 10.368353 | 77.136641 | 23.691697 | 3 | 28.93 | 48.78 | 22.29 | false | null | null | null | null | null | 47,806 |
365,419 | 8,421 | 2020-04-06 | British Prime Minister Boris Johnson moved to intensive care | LONDON — British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has been moved to the intensive care unit of a London hospital after his coronavirus symptoms worsened.
Johnson's office says Johnson is conscious and does not require ventilation at the moment.
Johnson was admitted to St. Thomas' Hospital late Sunday, 10 days after he was diagnosed with COVID-19.
"Over the course of this afternoon, the condition of the Prime Minister has worsened and, on the advice of his medical team, he has been moved to the Intensive Care Unit at the hospital," his office said in a statement.
It said Johnson has asked Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab to deputize for him.
Britain's Prime Minister Boris Johnson said he was in good spirits Monday after spending the night in a London hospital where he was admitted with the new coronavirus.
There was no indication of how long Johnson might remain hospitalized. The prime minister's spokesman said Johnson had spent a comfortable night and remained in charge of government despite being admitted to St Thomas' Hospital after COVID-19 symptoms of a cough and fever persisted, 10 days after he was diagnosed.
Johnson sent out a tweet thanking the National Health Service for taking care of him and others in this difficult time.
"On the advice of my doctor, I went into hospital for some routine tests as I'm still experiencing coronavirus symptoms,'' Johnson said in the tweet. "I'm in good spirits and keeping in touch with my team, as we work together to fight this virus and keep everyone safe.''.
Johnson's spokesman, James Slack, refused to say what kind of tests Johnson was undergoing. He insisted that "the PM remains in charge of the government."
"He is receiving updates in hospital and is continuing to receive a (ministerial red) box" of files and briefing papers, Slack said,
The 55-year-old leader had been quarantined in his Downing Street residence since being diagnosed with COVID-19 on March 26 — the first known head of government to fall ill with the virus.
He continued to preside at daily meetings on the outbreak until Sunday and has released several video messages during his 10 days in isolation. Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab chaired the meeting Monday.
Britain has no official post of deputy prime minister, but Raab has been designated to take over should Johnson become incapacitated.
Speaking at the government's daily coronavirus press briefing, Raab said Johnson was being "regularly updated," but admitted he had not spoken to him since Saturday.
"He's in charge, but he'll continue to take doctors' advice on what to do next," Raab said.
Johnson was admitted to the hospital as a message to the nation from Queen Elizabeth II was being broadcast Sunday evening. The 93-year-old monarch urged the public to show resolve and follow advice to stay inside.
Concerns had been growing about Johnson's welfare ever since he posted a message Friday saying that he was feeling better, though was still feverish.
The virus causes mild to moderate symptoms in most people, but for some, especially older adults and the infirm, it can cause pneumonia and lead to death.
The government said Monday that 51,608 people had been confirmed to have the coronavirus in Britain, 5,373 of whom have died.
One of the advantages of being in the hospital is that it will allow doctors to directly monitor Johnson's condition.
Derek Hill, a professor of medical imaging science at University College London said that since COVID-19 causes difficulty breathing, one test performed on people with the disease is lung imaging with ultrasound or CT scans to see how badly they might be affected.
"Some people are rapidly discharged,'' he said. "Some others can quickly deteriorate and need help breathing. We have no reason to believe the PM needs such help.''
Hill said there are various types of breathing help, depending on the person and the difficulties.
"The reasons some people get seriously ill with COVID-19 while others have minor symptoms is not yet fully understood," Hill said. "But doctors managing these patients report that more men than women have serious problems, and patients who are overweight or have previous health problems are at higher risk." | https://www.boonvilledailynews.com/zz/news/20200406/british-prime-minister-boris-johnson-moved-to-intensive-care?rssfeed=true | 29,053 | boonvilledailynews | Local and wire news, classifieds, and business directory. | 18-Mar-1999 | 2,272,229 | Missouri | Boonville | -92.743242 | 38.973639 | Cooper | 17,613 | 88.610685 | 6.290808 | 1.595412 | 11.389315 | 0.993584 | 47.391132 | 38.925793 | 16.652473 | 44,917 | 5.356497 | 11.014131 | 79.509559 | 9.870416 | 78.990902 | 53.201523 | 6 | 31.61 | 46.62 | 21.77 | false | null | null | null | null | null | 47,806 |
365,457 | 8,367 | 2020-04-06 | LIVE: Gov. Walz provides update on Minnesota's response to COVID-19 at 2 pm | ST. PAUL — Gov. Tim Walz will participate in the daily Minnesota Department of Health media call to provide an update on Minnesota’s response to COVID-19 at 2 p.m. Monday, April 6.
Walz will be joined by Department of Health Commissioner Jan Malcolm, Department of Employment and Economic Development Commissioner Steve Grove, Homeland Security and Emergency Management Director Joe Kelly, and Department of Veterans Affairs Commissioner Larry Herke.
A livestream of the event will be available here closer to the start time. Refresh your browser if the video player does not display below.
As a public service, we’ve opened this article to everyone regardless of subscription status. If this coverage is important to you, please consider supporting local journalism by clicking on the subscribe button in the upper right-hand corner of the homepage. | https://www.wadenapj.com/lifestyle/health/5031287-LIVE-Gov.-Walz-provides-update-on-Minnesotas-response-to-COVID-19-at-2-pm | 27,159 | wadenapioneerjournal | Web version of weekly newspaper. Includes obituaries, selected news and sports stories, editorials. | 24-Aug-1998 | 2,198,196 | Minnesota | Wadena | -95.136139 | 46.442461 | Wadena | 13,755 | 94.925482 | 0.792439 | 1.71574 | 5.074518 | 0.785169 | 50.498001 | 36.786623 | 21.882952 | 42,689 | 5.222222 | 10.658977 | 87.002029 | 10.149254 | 86.655611 | 66.986925 | 7 | 30.3 | 49.26 | 20.43 | false | null | null | null | null | null | 130,664 |
365,642 | 7,967 | 2020-04-06 | British Prime Minister Boris Johnson moved to intensive care with COVID-19 | LONDON — British Prime Minister Boris Johnson was moved to the intensive care unit of a London hospital after his coronavirus symptoms worsened Monday, just a day after he was admitted for what were said to be routine tests.
Johnson was admitted to St. Thomas’ Hospital late Sunday, 10 days after he was diagnosed with COVID-19.
“Over the course of this afternoon, the condition of the prime minister has worsened and, on the advice of his medical team, he has been moved to the Intensive Care Unit at the hospital,” his office said in a statement.
Downing Street said Johnson was conscious and does not require ventilation at the moment, but was in the intensive care unit in case he needed it later.
It said Johnson has asked Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab to deputize for him.
Hours earlier, Johnson tweeted that he was in good spirits after spending a night in hospital.
The prime minister’s spokesman said Johnson had spent a comfortable night and remained in charge of government despite being admitted to the hospital after COVID-19 symptoms of a cough and fever persisted.
Johnson sent out a tweet thanking the National Health Service for taking care of him and others in this difficult time.
“On the advice of my doctor, I went into hospital for some routine tests as I’m still experiencing coronavirus symptoms,” Johnson said in the tweet. “I’m in good spirits and keeping in touch with my team, as we work together to fight this virus and keep everyone safe.”
Johnson’s spokesman, James Slack, refused to say what kind of tests Johnson was undergoing. He insisted that “the PM remains in charge of the government.”
“He is receiving updates in hospital and is continuing to receive a (ministerial red) box” of files and briefing papers, Slack said.
The 55-year-old leader had been quarantined in his Downing Street residence since being diagnosed with COVID-19 on March 26 — the first known head of government to fall ill with the virus.
He continued to preside at daily meetings on the outbreak until Sunday and has released several video messages during his 10 days in isolation. Raab chaired the meeting Monday.
Britain has no official post of deputy prime minister, but Raab has been designated to take over should Johnson become incapacitated.
Speaking at the government’s daily coronavirus press briefing, Raab said Johnson was being “regularly updated,” but admitted he had not spoken to him since Saturday.
“He’s in charge, but he’ll continue to take doctors’ advice on what to do next,” Raab said.
Johnson was admitted to the hospital as a message to the nation from Queen Elizabeth II was being broadcast Sunday evening. The 93-year-old monarch urged the public to show resolve and follow advice to stay inside.
Concerns had been growing about Johnson’s welfare ever since he posted a message Friday saying that he was feeling better, though was still feverish.
The virus causes mild to moderate symptoms in most people, but for some, especially older adults and the infirm, it can cause pneumonia and lead to death.
The government said Monday that 51,608 people had been confirmed to have the coronavirus in Britain, 5,373 of whom have died.
One of the advantages of being in the hospital is that it will allow doctors to directly monitor Johnson’s condition.
Derek Hill, a professor of medical imaging science at University College London said that since COVID-19 causes difficulty breathing, one test performed on people with the disease is lung imaging with ultrasound or CT scans to see how badly they might be affected.
“Some people are rapidly discharged,” he said. “Some others can quickly deteriorate and need help breathing. We have no reason to believe the PM needs such help.”
Hill said there are various types of breathing help, depending on the person and the difficulties.
“The reasons some people get seriously ill with COVID-19 while others have minor symptoms is not yet fully understood,” Hill said. “But doctors managing these patients report that more men than women have serious problems, and patients who are overweight or have previous health problems are at higher risk.” | https://www.centralmaine.com/2020/04/06/british-prime-minister-boris-johnson-moved-to-intensive-care-with-covid-19/ | 23,011 | thekennebecjournal | Coverage of local, city wide news with some coverage of state political news. | 24-Nov-1998 | 107,748 | Maine | Augusta | -69.77949 | 44.310624 | Kennebec | 120,953 | 95.021207 | 0.843303 | 1.430308 | 4.978793 | 2.410854 | 51.372847 | 34.126479 | 17.468769 | 48,570 | 6.968869 | 8.622147 | 74.735696 | 8.440607 | 74.792257 | 62.830431 | 4 | 33.72 | 44.69 | 21.6 | false | null | null | null | null | null | 47,806 |
365,789 | 8,109 | 2020-04-06 | British Prime Minister Boris Johnson moved to intensive care | LONDON — British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has been moved to the intensive care unit of a London hospital after his coronavirus symptoms worsened.
Johnson's office says Johnson is conscious and does not require ventilation at the moment.
Johnson was admitted to St. Thomas' Hospital late Sunday, 10 days after he was diagnosed with COVID-19.
"Over the course of this afternoon, the condition of the Prime Minister has worsened and, on the advice of his medical team, he has been moved to the Intensive Care Unit at the hospital," his office said in a statement.
It said Johnson has asked Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab to deputize for him.
Britain's Prime Minister Boris Johnson said he was in good spirits Monday after spending the night in a London hospital where he was admitted with the new coronavirus.
There was no indication of how long Johnson might remain hospitalized. The prime minister's spokesman said Johnson had spent a comfortable night and remained in charge of government despite being admitted to St Thomas' Hospital after COVID-19 symptoms of a cough and fever persisted, 10 days after he was diagnosed.
Johnson sent out a tweet thanking the National Health Service for taking care of him and others in this difficult time.
"On the advice of my doctor, I went into hospital for some routine tests as I'm still experiencing coronavirus symptoms,'' Johnson said in the tweet. "I'm in good spirits and keeping in touch with my team, as we work together to fight this virus and keep everyone safe.''.
Johnson's spokesman, James Slack, refused to say what kind of tests Johnson was undergoing. He insisted that "the PM remains in charge of the government."
"He is receiving updates in hospital and is continuing to receive a (ministerial red) box" of files and briefing papers, Slack said,
The 55-year-old leader had been quarantined in his Downing Street residence since being diagnosed with COVID-19 on March 26 — the first known head of government to fall ill with the virus.
He continued to preside at daily meetings on the outbreak until Sunday and has released several video messages during his 10 days in isolation. Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab chaired the meeting Monday.
Britain has no official post of deputy prime minister, but Raab has been designated to take over should Johnson become incapacitated.
Speaking at the government's daily coronavirus press briefing, Raab said Johnson was being "regularly updated," but admitted he had not spoken to him since Saturday.
"He's in charge, but he'll continue to take doctors' advice on what to do next," Raab said.
Johnson was admitted to the hospital as a message to the nation from Queen Elizabeth II was being broadcast Sunday evening. The 93-year-old monarch urged the public to show resolve and follow advice to stay inside.
Concerns had been growing about Johnson's welfare ever since he posted a message Friday saying that he was feeling better, though was still feverish.
The virus causes mild to moderate symptoms in most people, but for some, especially older adults and the infirm, it can cause pneumonia and lead to death.
The government said Monday that 51,608 people had been confirmed to have the coronavirus in Britain, 5,373 of whom have died.
One of the advantages of being in the hospital is that it will allow doctors to directly monitor Johnson's condition.
Derek Hill, a professor of medical imaging science at University College London said that since COVID-19 causes difficulty breathing, one test performed on people with the disease is lung imaging with ultrasound or CT scans to see how badly they might be affected.
"Some people are rapidly discharged,'' he said. "Some others can quickly deteriorate and need help breathing. We have no reason to believe the PM needs such help.''
Hill said there are various types of breathing help, depending on the person and the difficulties.
"The reasons some people get seriously ill with COVID-19 while others have minor symptoms is not yet fully understood," Hill said. "But doctors managing these patients report that more men than women have serious problems, and patients who are overweight or have previous health problems are at higher risk." | https://www.heraldnews.com/zz/news/20200406/british-prime-minister-boris-johnson-moved-to-intensive-care?rssfeed=true | 25,005 | theheraldnews | Provides Fall River area news, obituaries, personals, and subscription information. | 07-Jun-1996 | 450,683 | Massachusetts | Fall River | -71.155045 | 41.701491 | Bristol | 554,868 | 83.73469 | 3.386031 | 7.014101 | 16.26531 | 12.268323 | 51.567039 | 37.00718 | 15.688416 | 59,343 | 8.103261 | 16.258947 | 73.480949 | 14.975135 | 72.637503 | 9.834302 | 1 | 24.31 | 51.05 | 24.64 | false | null | null | null | null | null | 47,806 |
365,834 | 8,028 | 2020-04-06 | Coronavirus lands U.K. Prime Minister Boris Johnson in intensive care | Boris Johnson, Great Britain’s own version of Donald Trump, has become the first major world leader to become seriously stricken by the coronavirus — and it’s a test of how the world views the controversial prime minister.
The 55-year-old Johnson, leader of the Conservative Party and a strong supporter of Brexit, was taken into intensive care on Monday, days after the government downplayed his illness. Johnson was diagnosed nearly two weeks ago and was admitted to the hospital Sunday for what was described as routine tests.
But his condition suddenly worsened, prompting doctors to transfer him to the ICU. He is conscious and not on a ventilator, according to a statement from 10 Downing St.
“When you’re in intensive care, it’s a big deal,” President Trump said on Monday of his friend. “It’s a scary deal.”
Trump, in his regular press briefing on Monday, took time to wish Johnson well and said the nation was praying for him.
“We’re very saddened to hear he was taken into intensive care,” Trump said. “He’s been a really good friend, he’s been really something very special. Strong, resolute. Doesn’t quit. Doesn’t give up.”
Trump said Johnson had given approval to doctors treating him to try new medical treatments to help him.
Johnson’s pregnant fiancee is also sick, likely from the coronavirus, according to reports.
Hours before he was transferred to the ICU, Johnson took to Twitter to say he was in good spirits and thanked the National Health Service for taking care of him and others with the disease.
“On the advice of my doctor, I went into hospital for some routine tests as I’m still experiencing coronavirus symptoms,” Johnson said in the tweet. He said he was keeping in touch with his team “as we work together to fight this virus and keep everyone safe.”
Johnson’s wild, unkempt hair, his weight and his conservative positions have drawn repeated comparisons to Trump.
And there are plenty of parallels to Trump in how Johnson has reacted to the deadly new virus.
Like Trump, Johnson was also criticized for being too slow to react to the pandemic and failing to enact stricter measures earlier. In one poll, just 36% of British people trusted Johnson to handle the coronavirus crisis.
Reaction to Johnson’s sudden turn for the worse prompted immediate reaction from his supporters and his political rivals, who all wished for his speedy recovery.
Johnson’s illness has plunged Britain into a state of uncertainty.
Unlike the United States, where there is a clear plan of succession, there is no formal process in Britain to determine who is next in power.
There’s no “vice prime minister” in the UK.
Johnson has reportedly handed over his duties to his foreign secretary, Dominic Raab, who is described as a “divisive” right wing figure. | https://www.bostonherald.com/2020/04/06/coronavirus-lands-u-k-prime-minister-boris-johnson-in-intensive-care/ | 25,025 | bostonherald | Daily local, national, and international news coverage; includes lifestyle, entertainment, horoscopes, reviews, and crosswords. | 18-May-1995 | 25,478 | Massachusetts | Boston | -71.05888 | 42.360083 | Suffolk | 767,719 | 46.062166 | 20.130022 | 21.810845 | 53.937834 | 28.804419 | 51.634127 | 44.848571 | 10.986181 | 57,439 | 7.877708 | 15.204628 | 57.279162 | 5.68615 | 39.965794 | 0.074097 | 1 | 0.16 | 67.27 | 32.57 | false | null | null | null | null | null | 47,806 |
365,854 | 8,035 | 2020-04-06 | British Prime Minister Boris Johnson moved to intensive care | LONDON (AP) — British Prime Minister Boris Johnson was moved to the intensive care unit of a London hospital after his coronavirus symptoms dramatically worsened Monday, just a day after he was admitted for what were said to be routine tests.
Johnson was admitted to St. Thomas’ Hospital late Sunday, 10 days after he was diagnosed with COVID-19, the first major world leader to be confirmed to have the virus.
The 55-year-old Conservative was conscious and did not require ventilation, but he was moved into intensive care in case he needs it later, his office said in a statement.
Britain has no official post of deputy prime minister, but Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab has been designated to take over should Johnson become incapacitated.
A grave-looking Raab said Johnson was “in safe hands” at the hospital, which is treating many virus patients.
“The government’s business will continue,” Raab said. He said Johnson had asked him “to deputize for him where needed in driving forward the government’s plans to defeat coronavirus.”
The deterioration of Johnson’s health took many in Britain by surprise. Hours earlier, he had tweeted that he was in good spirits and thanked the National Health Service for taking care of him and others with the disease.
“On the advice of my doctor, I went into hospital for some routine tests as I’m still experiencing coronavirus symptoms,” Johnson said in the tweet. He said he was keeping in touch with his team “as we work together to fight this virus and keep everyone safe.”
The prime minister’s spokesman said earlier Monday that Johnson had spent a comfortable night and remained in charge of government after being admitted to the hospital because his cough and fever persisted.
Speaking earlier at the government’s daily coronavirus press briefing, Raab said Johnson was being “regularly updated,” but said he had not spoken to him since Saturday.
Johnson had been quarantined in his Downing Street residence since being diagnosed with COVID-19 on March 26. He continued to preside at daily meetings on the outbreak until Sunday. He released several video messages during his 10 days in isolation urging Britons to stay home and observe social distancing measures to help slow the spread of the virus.
News that Johnson had been transferred to intensive care drew an outpouring of support from around the world.
U.S. President Donald Trump said “Americans are all praying for his recovery.”
“He’s been a really good friend,” Trump said during a White House press briefing. “He’s been really something very special — strong, resolute, doesn’t quit, doesn’t give up.”
Trump said he asked two “leading companies” to contact officials in London about therapeutics that could be of help. He did not identify the companies, but said “we have contacted all of Boris’s doctors, and we’ll see what’s going to take place, but they are ready to go.”
French President Emmanuel Macron said in a tweet that he was sending his support to Johnson, his family and “the British people at this difficult time. I wish him well.”
Former Prime Minister David Cameron who went to school with Johnson, said in a tweet that he was thinking of Johnson and his family and that he was “in great hands, and we all want you safe, well and back in @10DowningStreet.”
The new leader of the main opposition Labour Party, Keir Starmer, said on Twitter: “Terribly sad news. All the country’s thoughts are with the Prime Minister and his family during this incredibly difficult time.”
Johnson’s fiancee, Carrie Symonds, who is pregnant, is herself recovering from coronavirus symptoms.
Johnson was admitted to the hospital as a message to the nation from Queen Elizabeth II was being broadcast Sunday evening. The 93-year-old monarch urged the public to show resolve and follow advice to stay inside.
Buckingham Palace said the queen was being kept informed about Johnson’s condition.
Concerns had been growing about Johnson’s welfare ever since he posted a message Friday in which he appeared red-eyed and flushed, saying that he was feeling better, though was still feverish.
Johnson has continued to work throughout his illness, to the concern of some of his colleagues. With the U.K. still approaching the peak of the coronavirus outbreak, both he and his government are under intense pressure.
The virus causes mild to moderate symptoms in most people, but for some, especially older adults and the infirm, it can cause pneumonia and lead to death.
The government said Monday that 51,608 people had been confirmed to have the coronavirus in Britain, 5,373 of whom have died.
Johnson is visibly overweight but is not known to have any underlying health conditions, though prime ministers do not usually make their health status public.
Britain’s unwritten constitution does not have a clear rule for what happens if a prime minister becomes incapacitated or dies. Seven prime ministers have died in office, but the most recent was in 1865.
Johnson delegating Raab to fill in for him clarifies things for now, but it does not mean Raab would automatically take over permanently should a new leader be needed.
Jill Rutter of political think-tank U.K. in a Changing Europe, said Johnson’s illness should spur rival Cabinet ministers to unite and show that “they don’t require him there to actually be a functioning government.”
Derek Hill, a professor of medical imaging science at University College London, said it seemed that the prime minister needs help breathing, although he had no particular information on Johnson’s case.
There are multiple ways for doctors to support a patient’s breathing, he said, including having oxygen on demand or being connected to a ventilator.
“It is quite common for people with COVID-19 to decline quite rapidly, and they may need to progress to invasive ventilators,’ Hill said in statement.
Dr. James Gill, a family doctor and lecturer at Warwick Medical School, said Johnson’s condition “must underscore for everyone, across the world, how indiscriminate this virus is, ignoring, class, character, wealth and position.”
“For some people, the coronavirus outbreak just became real,” he said.
Pan Pylas in London contributed to this story. | https://www.bostonherald.com/2020/04/06/british-prime-minister-boris-johnson-moved-to-intensive-care/ | 25,025 | bostonherald | Daily local, national, and international news coverage; includes lifestyle, entertainment, horoscopes, reviews, and crosswords. | 18-May-1995 | 25,478 | Massachusetts | Boston | -71.05888 | 42.360083 | Suffolk | 767,719 | 46.062166 | 20.130022 | 21.810845 | 53.937834 | 28.804419 | 51.634127 | 44.848571 | 10.986181 | 57,439 | 7.877708 | 15.204628 | 57.279162 | 5.68615 | 39.965794 | 0.074097 | 1 | 0.16 | 67.27 | 32.57 | false | null | null | null | null | null | 47,806 |
365,939 | 7,717 | 2020-04-06 | British Prime Minister Boris Johnson moved to intensive care | LONDON — British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has been moved to the intensive care unit of a London hospital after his coronavirus symptoms worsened.
Johnson's office says Johnson is conscious and does not require ventilation at the moment.
Johnson was admitted to St. Thomas' Hospital late Sunday, 10 days after he was diagnosed with COVID-19.
"Over the course of this afternoon, the condition of the Prime Minister has worsened and, on the advice of his medical team, he has been moved to the Intensive Care Unit at the hospital," his office said in a statement.
It said Johnson has asked Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab to deputize for him.
Britain's Prime Minister Boris Johnson said he was in good spirits Monday after spending the night in a London hospital where he was admitted with the new coronavirus.
There was no indication of how long Johnson might remain hospitalized. The prime minister's spokesman said Johnson had spent a comfortable night and remained in charge of government despite being admitted to St Thomas' Hospital after COVID-19 symptoms of a cough and fever persisted, 10 days after he was diagnosed.
Johnson sent out a tweet thanking the National Health Service for taking care of him and others in this difficult time.
"On the advice of my doctor, I went into hospital for some routine tests as I'm still experiencing coronavirus symptoms,'' Johnson said in the tweet. "I'm in good spirits and keeping in touch with my team, as we work together to fight this virus and keep everyone safe.''.
Johnson's spokesman, James Slack, refused to say what kind of tests Johnson was undergoing. He insisted that "the PM remains in charge of the government."
"He is receiving updates in hospital and is continuing to receive a (ministerial red) box" of files and briefing papers, Slack said,
The 55-year-old leader had been quarantined in his Downing Street residence since being diagnosed with COVID-19 on March 26 — the first known head of government to fall ill with the virus.
He continued to preside at daily meetings on the outbreak until Sunday and has released several video messages during his 10 days in isolation. Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab chaired the meeting Monday.
Britain has no official post of deputy prime minister, but Raab has been designated to take over should Johnson become incapacitated.
Speaking at the government's daily coronavirus press briefing, Raab said Johnson was being "regularly updated," but admitted he had not spoken to him since Saturday.
"He's in charge, but he'll continue to take doctors' advice on what to do next," Raab said.
Johnson was admitted to the hospital as a message to the nation from Queen Elizabeth II was being broadcast Sunday evening. The 93-year-old monarch urged the public to show resolve and follow advice to stay inside.
Concerns had been growing about Johnson's welfare ever since he posted a message Friday saying that he was feeling better, though was still feverish.
The virus causes mild to moderate symptoms in most people, but for some, especially older adults and the infirm, it can cause pneumonia and lead to death.
The government said Monday that 51,608 people had been confirmed to have the coronavirus in Britain, 5,373 of whom have died.
One of the advantages of being in the hospital is that it will allow doctors to directly monitor Johnson's condition.
Derek Hill, a professor of medical imaging science at University College London said that since COVID-19 causes difficulty breathing, one test performed on people with the disease is lung imaging with ultrasound or CT scans to see how badly they might be affected.
"Some people are rapidly discharged,'' he said. "Some others can quickly deteriorate and need help breathing. We have no reason to believe the PM needs such help.''
Hill said there are various types of breathing help, depending on the person and the difficulties.
"The reasons some people get seriously ill with COVID-19 while others have minor symptoms is not yet fully understood," Hill said. "But doctors managing these patients report that more men than women have serious problems, and patients who are overweight or have previous health problems are at higher risk." | https://www.pjstar.com/zz/news/20200406/british-prime-minister-boris-johnson-moved-to-intensive-care?rssfeed=true | 17,143 | journalstar | Features local news, columns and information every day. | 14-Sep-1995 | 187,375 | Illinois | Peoria | -89.588986 | 40.693649 | Peoria | 186,818 | 70.813305 | 17.216221 | 4.472802 | 29.186695 | 5.417037 | 51.516984 | 40.649723 | 14.955732 | 51,632 | 8.224111 | 9.742508 | 70.202419 | 7.193989 | 69.268792 | 14.645511 | 2 | 23.46 | 49.99 | 26.54 | false | null | null | null | null | null | 47,806 |
365,946 | 7,689 | 2020-04-06 | British Prime Minister Boris Johnson moved to intensive care | LONDON — British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has been moved to the intensive care unit of a London hospital after his coronavirus symptoms worsened.
Johnson's office says Johnson is conscious and does not require ventilation at the moment.
Johnson was admitted to St. Thomas' Hospital late Sunday, 10 days after he was diagnosed with COVID-19.
"Over the course of this afternoon, the condition of the Prime Minister has worsened and, on the advice of his medical team, he has been moved to the Intensive Care Unit at the hospital," his office said in a statement.
It said Johnson has asked Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab to deputize for him.
Britain's Prime Minister Boris Johnson said he was in good spirits Monday after spending the night in a London hospital where he was admitted with the new coronavirus.
There was no indication of how long Johnson might remain hospitalized. The prime minister's spokesman said Johnson had spent a comfortable night and remained in charge of government despite being admitted to St Thomas' Hospital after COVID-19 symptoms of a cough and fever persisted, 10 days after he was diagnosed.
Johnson sent out a tweet thanking the National Health Service for taking care of him and others in this difficult time.
"On the advice of my doctor, I went into hospital for some routine tests as I'm still experiencing coronavirus symptoms,'' Johnson said in the tweet. "I'm in good spirits and keeping in touch with my team, as we work together to fight this virus and keep everyone safe.''.
Johnson's spokesman, James Slack, refused to say what kind of tests Johnson was undergoing. He insisted that "the PM remains in charge of the government."
"He is receiving updates in hospital and is continuing to receive a (ministerial red) box" of files and briefing papers, Slack said,
The 55-year-old leader had been quarantined in his Downing Street residence since being diagnosed with COVID-19 on March 26 — the first known head of government to fall ill with the virus.
He continued to preside at daily meetings on the outbreak until Sunday and has released several video messages during his 10 days in isolation. Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab chaired the meeting Monday.
Britain has no official post of deputy prime minister, but Raab has been designated to take over should Johnson become incapacitated.
Speaking at the government's daily coronavirus press briefing, Raab said Johnson was being "regularly updated," but admitted he had not spoken to him since Saturday.
"He's in charge, but he'll continue to take doctors' advice on what to do next," Raab said.
Johnson was admitted to the hospital as a message to the nation from Queen Elizabeth II was being broadcast Sunday evening. The 93-year-old monarch urged the public to show resolve and follow advice to stay inside.
Concerns had been growing about Johnson's welfare ever since he posted a message Friday saying that he was feeling better, though was still feverish.
The virus causes mild to moderate symptoms in most people, but for some, especially older adults and the infirm, it can cause pneumonia and lead to death.
The government said Monday that 51,608 people had been confirmed to have the coronavirus in Britain, 5,373 of whom have died.
One of the advantages of being in the hospital is that it will allow doctors to directly monitor Johnson's condition.
Derek Hill, a professor of medical imaging science at University College London said that since COVID-19 causes difficulty breathing, one test performed on people with the disease is lung imaging with ultrasound or CT scans to see how badly they might be affected.
"Some people are rapidly discharged,'' he said. "Some others can quickly deteriorate and need help breathing. We have no reason to believe the PM needs such help.''
Hill said there are various types of breathing help, depending on the person and the difficulties.
"The reasons some people get seriously ill with COVID-19 while others have minor symptoms is not yet fully understood," Hill said. "But doctors managing these patients report that more men than women have serious problems, and patients who are overweight or have previous health problems are at higher risk." | https://www.reviewatlas.com/zz/news/20200406/british-prime-minister-boris-johnson-moved-to-intensive-care?rssfeed=true | 17,187 | dailyreviewatlas | null | 20-Jan-1999 | 1,257,817 | Illinois | Monmouth | -90.647358 | 40.911427 | Warren | 17,611 | 84.946908 | 2.759639 | 9.056839 | 15.053092 | 6.138209 | 51.80285 | 39.390154 | 18.255636 | 44,067 | 8.13209 | 12.8072 | 78.063344 | 9.737864 | 77.893204 | 45.479189 | 6 | 31.48 | 47 | 21.52 | false | null | null | null | null | null | 47,806 |
365,972 | 8,190 | 2020-04-06 | British Prime Minister Boris Johnson moved to intensive care | LONDON — British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has been moved to the intensive care unit of a London hospital after his coronavirus symptoms worsened.
Johnson's office says Johnson is conscious and does not require ventilation at the moment.
Johnson was admitted to St. Thomas' Hospital late Sunday, 10 days after he was diagnosed with COVID-19.
"Over the course of this afternoon, the condition of the Prime Minister has worsened and, on the advice of his medical team, he has been moved to the Intensive Care Unit at the hospital," his office said in a statement.
It said Johnson has asked Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab to deputize for him.
Britain's Prime Minister Boris Johnson said he was in good spirits Monday after spending the night in a London hospital where he was admitted with the new coronavirus.
There was no indication of how long Johnson might remain hospitalized. The prime minister's spokesman said Johnson had spent a comfortable night and remained in charge of government despite being admitted to St Thomas' Hospital after COVID-19 symptoms of a cough and fever persisted, 10 days after he was diagnosed.
Johnson sent out a tweet thanking the National Health Service for taking care of him and others in this difficult time.
"On the advice of my doctor, I went into hospital for some routine tests as I'm still experiencing coronavirus symptoms,'' Johnson said in the tweet. "I'm in good spirits and keeping in touch with my team, as we work together to fight this virus and keep everyone safe.''.
Johnson's spokesman, James Slack, refused to say what kind of tests Johnson was undergoing. He insisted that "the PM remains in charge of the government."
"He is receiving updates in hospital and is continuing to receive a (ministerial red) box" of files and briefing papers, Slack said,
The 55-year-old leader had been quarantined in his Downing Street residence since being diagnosed with COVID-19 on March 26 — the first known head of government to fall ill with the virus.
He continued to preside at daily meetings on the outbreak until Sunday and has released several video messages during his 10 days in isolation. Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab chaired the meeting Monday.
Britain has no official post of deputy prime minister, but Raab has been designated to take over should Johnson become incapacitated.
Speaking at the government's daily coronavirus press briefing, Raab said Johnson was being "regularly updated," but admitted he had not spoken to him since Saturday.
"He's in charge, but he'll continue to take doctors' advice on what to do next," Raab said.
Johnson was admitted to the hospital as a message to the nation from Queen Elizabeth II was being broadcast Sunday evening. The 93-year-old monarch urged the public to show resolve and follow advice to stay inside.
Concerns had been growing about Johnson's welfare ever since he posted a message Friday saying that he was feeling better, though was still feverish.
The virus causes mild to moderate symptoms in most people, but for some, especially older adults and the infirm, it can cause pneumonia and lead to death.
The government said Monday that 51,608 people had been confirmed to have the coronavirus in Britain, 5,373 of whom have died.
One of the advantages of being in the hospital is that it will allow doctors to directly monitor Johnson's condition.
Derek Hill, a professor of medical imaging science at University College London said that since COVID-19 causes difficulty breathing, one test performed on people with the disease is lung imaging with ultrasound or CT scans to see how badly they might be affected.
"Some people are rapidly discharged,'' he said. "Some others can quickly deteriorate and need help breathing. We have no reason to believe the PM needs such help.''
Hill said there are various types of breathing help, depending on the person and the difficulties.
"The reasons some people get seriously ill with COVID-19 while others have minor symptoms is not yet fully understood," Hill said. "But doctors managing these patients report that more men than women have serious problems, and patients who are overweight or have previous health problems are at higher risk." | https://www.tauntongazette.com/zz/news/20200406/british-prime-minister-boris-johnson-moved-to-intensive-care?rssfeed=true | 25,005 | tauntondailygazette | Includes area news and classifieds. | 07-Aug-1997 | 730,142 | Massachusetts | Taunton | -71.089767 | 41.900101 | Bristol | 554,868 | 83.73469 | 3.386031 | 7.014101 | 16.26531 | 12.268323 | 51.567039 | 37.00718 | 15.688416 | 59,343 | 8.103261 | 16.258947 | 73.480949 | 14.975135 | 72.637503 | 9.834302 | 1 | 24.31 | 51.05 | 24.64 | false | null | null | null | null | null | 47,806 |
366,056 | 7,795 | 2020-04-06 | British Prime Minister Boris Johnson moved to intensive care | LONDON — British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has been moved to the intensive care unit of a London hospital after his coronavirus symptoms worsened.
Johnson's office says Johnson is conscious and does not require ventilation at the moment.
Johnson was admitted to St. Thomas' Hospital late Sunday, 10 days after he was diagnosed with COVID-19.
"Over the course of this afternoon, the condition of the Prime Minister has worsened and, on the advice of his medical team, he has been moved to the Intensive Care Unit at the hospital," his office said in a statement.
It said Johnson has asked Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab to deputize for him.
Britain's Prime Minister Boris Johnson said he was in good spirits Monday after spending the night in a London hospital where he was admitted with the new coronavirus.
There was no indication of how long Johnson might remain hospitalized. The prime minister's spokesman said Johnson had spent a comfortable night and remained in charge of government despite being admitted to St Thomas' Hospital after COVID-19 symptoms of a cough and fever persisted, 10 days after he was diagnosed.
Johnson sent out a tweet thanking the National Health Service for taking care of him and others in this difficult time.
"On the advice of my doctor, I went into hospital for some routine tests as I'm still experiencing coronavirus symptoms,'' Johnson said in the tweet. "I'm in good spirits and keeping in touch with my team, as we work together to fight this virus and keep everyone safe.''.
Johnson's spokesman, James Slack, refused to say what kind of tests Johnson was undergoing. He insisted that "the PM remains in charge of the government."
"He is receiving updates in hospital and is continuing to receive a (ministerial red) box" of files and briefing papers, Slack said,
The 55-year-old leader had been quarantined in his Downing Street residence since being diagnosed with COVID-19 on March 26 — the first known head of government to fall ill with the virus.
He continued to preside at daily meetings on the outbreak until Sunday and has released several video messages during his 10 days in isolation. Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab chaired the meeting Monday.
Britain has no official post of deputy prime minister, but Raab has been designated to take over should Johnson become incapacitated.
Speaking at the government's daily coronavirus press briefing, Raab said Johnson was being "regularly updated," but admitted he had not spoken to him since Saturday.
"He's in charge, but he'll continue to take doctors' advice on what to do next," Raab said.
Johnson was admitted to the hospital as a message to the nation from Queen Elizabeth II was being broadcast Sunday evening. The 93-year-old monarch urged the public to show resolve and follow advice to stay inside.
Concerns had been growing about Johnson's welfare ever since he posted a message Friday saying that he was feeling better, though was still feverish.
The virus causes mild to moderate symptoms in most people, but for some, especially older adults and the infirm, it can cause pneumonia and lead to death.
The government said Monday that 51,608 people had been confirmed to have the coronavirus in Britain, 5,373 of whom have died.
One of the advantages of being in the hospital is that it will allow doctors to directly monitor Johnson's condition.
Derek Hill, a professor of medical imaging science at University College London said that since COVID-19 causes difficulty breathing, one test performed on people with the disease is lung imaging with ultrasound or CT scans to see how badly they might be affected.
"Some people are rapidly discharged,'' he said. "Some others can quickly deteriorate and need help breathing. We have no reason to believe the PM needs such help.''
Hill said there are various types of breathing help, depending on the person and the difficulties.
"The reasons some people get seriously ill with COVID-19 while others have minor symptoms is not yet fully understood," Hill said. "But doctors managing these patients report that more men than women have serious problems, and patients who are overweight or have previous health problems are at higher risk." | https://www.sj-r.com/zz/news/20200406/british-prime-minister-boris-johnson-moved-to-intensive-care?rssfeed=true | 17,167 | thestatejournalregister | Offers daily news, sports, features, and classifieds from Springfield, the state s capital city. Also provides coupons, advertising and contact information. | 02-Jan-1996 | 281,006 | Illinois | Springfield | -89.650148 | 39.781721 | Sangamon | 198,639 | 81.058604 | 12.528758 | 2.122947 | 18.941396 | 3.053278 | 51.958075 | 37.697532 | 15.562402 | 56,742 | 7.537786 | 7.766812 | 65.680486 | 6.795842 | 64.65597 | 14.126554 | 3 | 25.91 | 48.78 | 25.31 | false | null | null | null | null | null | 47,806 |
366,072 | 7,849 | 2020-04-06 | British Prime Minister Boris Johnson moved to intensive care | LONDON — British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has been moved to the intensive care unit of a London hospital after his coronavirus symptoms worsened.
Johnson's office says Johnson is conscious and does not require ventilation at the moment.
Johnson was admitted to St. Thomas' Hospital late Sunday, 10 days after he was diagnosed with COVID-19.
"Over the course of this afternoon, the condition of the Prime Minister has worsened and, on the advice of his medical team, he has been moved to the Intensive Care Unit at the hospital," his office said in a statement.
It said Johnson has asked Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab to deputize for him.
Britain's Prime Minister Boris Johnson said he was in good spirits Monday after spending the night in a London hospital where he was admitted with the new coronavirus.
There was no indication of how long Johnson might remain hospitalized. The prime minister's spokesman said Johnson had spent a comfortable night and remained in charge of government despite being admitted to St Thomas' Hospital after COVID-19 symptoms of a cough and fever persisted, 10 days after he was diagnosed.
Johnson sent out a tweet thanking the National Health Service for taking care of him and others in this difficult time.
"On the advice of my doctor, I went into hospital for some routine tests as I'm still experiencing coronavirus symptoms,'' Johnson said in the tweet. "I'm in good spirits and keeping in touch with my team, as we work together to fight this virus and keep everyone safe.''.
Johnson's spokesman, James Slack, refused to say what kind of tests Johnson was undergoing. He insisted that "the PM remains in charge of the government."
"He is receiving updates in hospital and is continuing to receive a (ministerial red) box" of files and briefing papers, Slack said,
The 55-year-old leader had been quarantined in his Downing Street residence since being diagnosed with COVID-19 on March 26 — the first known head of government to fall ill with the virus.
He continued to preside at daily meetings on the outbreak until Sunday and has released several video messages during his 10 days in isolation. Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab chaired the meeting Monday.
Britain has no official post of deputy prime minister, but Raab has been designated to take over should Johnson become incapacitated.
Speaking at the government's daily coronavirus press briefing, Raab said Johnson was being "regularly updated," but admitted he had not spoken to him since Saturday.
"He's in charge, but he'll continue to take doctors' advice on what to do next," Raab said.
Johnson was admitted to the hospital as a message to the nation from Queen Elizabeth II was being broadcast Sunday evening. The 93-year-old monarch urged the public to show resolve and follow advice to stay inside.
Concerns had been growing about Johnson's welfare ever since he posted a message Friday saying that he was feeling better, though was still feverish.
The virus causes mild to moderate symptoms in most people, but for some, especially older adults and the infirm, it can cause pneumonia and lead to death.
The government said Monday that 51,608 people had been confirmed to have the coronavirus in Britain, 5,373 of whom have died.
One of the advantages of being in the hospital is that it will allow doctors to directly monitor Johnson's condition.
Derek Hill, a professor of medical imaging science at University College London said that since COVID-19 causes difficulty breathing, one test performed on people with the disease is lung imaging with ultrasound or CT scans to see how badly they might be affected.
"Some people are rapidly discharged,'' he said. "Some others can quickly deteriorate and need help breathing. We have no reason to believe the PM needs such help.''
Hill said there are various types of breathing help, depending on the person and the difficulties.
"The reasons some people get seriously ill with COVID-19 while others have minor symptoms is not yet fully understood," Hill said. "But doctors managing these patients report that more men than women have serious problems, and patients who are overweight or have previous health problems are at higher risk." | https://www.morningsun.net/zz/news/20200406/british-prime-minister-boris-johnson-moved-to-intensive-care?rssfeed=true | 20,037 | themorningsun | Pittsburg, KS 66762 - Online edition of Pittsburg Morning Sun owned by Morris Communication. Local news, sports and special features on the community and Pittsburg State University. | 02-Jun-1998 | 888,562 | Kansas | Pittsburg | -94.70496 | 37.410884 | Crawford | 39,281 | 87.719254 | 2.252998 | 5.10934 | 12.280746 | 3.861918 | 50.166747 | 46.470304 | 14.818869 | 37,607 | 5.819945 | 9.913628 | 71.646173 | 8.538979 | 70.905777 | 34.928706 | 4 | 33.16 | 47.49 | 19.35 | false | null | null | null | null | null | 47,806 |
366,129 | 7,731 | 2020-04-06 | British Prime Minister Boris Johnson moved to intensive care | LONDON — British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has been moved to the intensive care unit of a London hospital after his coronavirus symptoms worsened.
Johnson's office says Johnson is conscious and does not require ventilation at the moment.
Johnson was admitted to St. Thomas' Hospital late Sunday, 10 days after he was diagnosed with COVID-19.
"Over the course of this afternoon, the condition of the Prime Minister has worsened and, on the advice of his medical team, he has been moved to the Intensive Care Unit at the hospital," his office said in a statement.
It said Johnson has asked Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab to deputize for him.
Britain's Prime Minister Boris Johnson said he was in good spirits Monday after spending the night in a London hospital where he was admitted with the new coronavirus.
There was no indication of how long Johnson might remain hospitalized. The prime minister's spokesman said Johnson had spent a comfortable night and remained in charge of government despite being admitted to St Thomas' Hospital after COVID-19 symptoms of a cough and fever persisted, 10 days after he was diagnosed.
Johnson sent out a tweet thanking the National Health Service for taking care of him and others in this difficult time.
"On the advice of my doctor, I went into hospital for some routine tests as I'm still experiencing coronavirus symptoms,'' Johnson said in the tweet. "I'm in good spirits and keeping in touch with my team, as we work together to fight this virus and keep everyone safe.''.
Johnson's spokesman, James Slack, refused to say what kind of tests Johnson was undergoing. He insisted that "the PM remains in charge of the government."
"He is receiving updates in hospital and is continuing to receive a (ministerial red) box" of files and briefing papers, Slack said,
The 55-year-old leader had been quarantined in his Downing Street residence since being diagnosed with COVID-19 on March 26 — the first known head of government to fall ill with the virus.
He continued to preside at daily meetings on the outbreak until Sunday and has released several video messages during his 10 days in isolation. Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab chaired the meeting Monday.
Britain has no official post of deputy prime minister, but Raab has been designated to take over should Johnson become incapacitated.
Speaking at the government's daily coronavirus press briefing, Raab said Johnson was being "regularly updated," but admitted he had not spoken to him since Saturday.
"He's in charge, but he'll continue to take doctors' advice on what to do next," Raab said.
Johnson was admitted to the hospital as a message to the nation from Queen Elizabeth II was being broadcast Sunday evening. The 93-year-old monarch urged the public to show resolve and follow advice to stay inside.
Concerns had been growing about Johnson's welfare ever since he posted a message Friday saying that he was feeling better, though was still feverish.
The virus causes mild to moderate symptoms in most people, but for some, especially older adults and the infirm, it can cause pneumonia and lead to death.
The government said Monday that 51,608 people had been confirmed to have the coronavirus in Britain, 5,373 of whom have died.
One of the advantages of being in the hospital is that it will allow doctors to directly monitor Johnson's condition.
Derek Hill, a professor of medical imaging science at University College London said that since COVID-19 causes difficulty breathing, one test performed on people with the disease is lung imaging with ultrasound or CT scans to see how badly they might be affected.
"Some people are rapidly discharged,'' he said. "Some others can quickly deteriorate and need help breathing. We have no reason to believe the PM needs such help.''
Hill said there are various types of breathing help, depending on the person and the difficulties.
"The reasons some people get seriously ill with COVID-19 while others have minor symptoms is not yet fully understood," Hill said. "But doctors managing these patients report that more men than women have serious problems, and patients who are overweight or have previous health problems are at higher risk." | https://www.journalstandard.com/zz/news/20200406/british-prime-minister-boris-johnson-moved-to-intensive-care?rssfeed=true | 17,177 | thejournalstandard | null | 20-Nov-1998 | 623,053 | Illinois | Freeport | -89.621227 | 42.296686 | Stephenson | 46,283 | 83.795346 | 9.258259 | 3.431065 | 16.204654 | 2.024501 | 51.638831 | 34.619623 | 20.560465 | 45,624 | 8.520445 | 9.279838 | 82.137156 | 7.749462 | 81.296438 | 40.093479 | 4 | 23.79 | 48.13 | 28.08 | false | null | null | null | null | null | 47,806 |
366,137 | 7,752 | 2020-04-06 | British Prime Minister Boris Johnson moved to intensive care | LONDON — British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has been moved to the intensive care unit of a London hospital after his coronavirus symptoms worsened.
Johnson's office says Johnson is conscious and does not require ventilation at the moment.
Johnson was admitted to St. Thomas' Hospital late Sunday, 10 days after he was diagnosed with COVID-19.
"Over the course of this afternoon, the condition of the Prime Minister has worsened and, on the advice of his medical team, he has been moved to the Intensive Care Unit at the hospital," his office said in a statement.
It said Johnson has asked Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab to deputize for him.
Britain's Prime Minister Boris Johnson said he was in good spirits Monday after spending the night in a London hospital where he was admitted with the new coronavirus.
There was no indication of how long Johnson might remain hospitalized. The prime minister's spokesman said Johnson had spent a comfortable night and remained in charge of government despite being admitted to St Thomas' Hospital after COVID-19 symptoms of a cough and fever persisted, 10 days after he was diagnosed.
Johnson sent out a tweet thanking the National Health Service for taking care of him and others in this difficult time.
"On the advice of my doctor, I went into hospital for some routine tests as I'm still experiencing coronavirus symptoms,'' Johnson said in the tweet. "I'm in good spirits and keeping in touch with my team, as we work together to fight this virus and keep everyone safe.''.
Johnson's spokesman, James Slack, refused to say what kind of tests Johnson was undergoing. He insisted that "the PM remains in charge of the government."
"He is receiving updates in hospital and is continuing to receive a (ministerial red) box" of files and briefing papers, Slack said,
The 55-year-old leader had been quarantined in his Downing Street residence since being diagnosed with COVID-19 on March 26 — the first known head of government to fall ill with the virus.
He continued to preside at daily meetings on the outbreak until Sunday and has released several video messages during his 10 days in isolation. Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab chaired the meeting Monday.
Britain has no official post of deputy prime minister, but Raab has been designated to take over should Johnson become incapacitated.
Speaking at the government's daily coronavirus press briefing, Raab said Johnson was being "regularly updated," but admitted he had not spoken to him since Saturday.
"He's in charge, but he'll continue to take doctors' advice on what to do next," Raab said.
Johnson was admitted to the hospital as a message to the nation from Queen Elizabeth II was being broadcast Sunday evening. The 93-year-old monarch urged the public to show resolve and follow advice to stay inside.
Concerns had been growing about Johnson's welfare ever since he posted a message Friday saying that he was feeling better, though was still feverish.
The virus causes mild to moderate symptoms in most people, but for some, especially older adults and the infirm, it can cause pneumonia and lead to death.
The government said Monday that 51,608 people had been confirmed to have the coronavirus in Britain, 5,373 of whom have died.
One of the advantages of being in the hospital is that it will allow doctors to directly monitor Johnson's condition.
Derek Hill, a professor of medical imaging science at University College London said that since COVID-19 causes difficulty breathing, one test performed on people with the disease is lung imaging with ultrasound or CT scans to see how badly they might be affected.
"Some people are rapidly discharged,'' he said. "Some others can quickly deteriorate and need help breathing. We have no reason to believe the PM needs such help.''
Hill said there are various types of breathing help, depending on the person and the difficulties.
"The reasons some people get seriously ill with COVID-19 while others have minor symptoms is not yet fully understood," Hill said. "But doctors managing these patients report that more men than women have serious problems, and patients who are overweight or have previous health problems are at higher risk." | https://www.pekintimes.com/zz/news/20200406/british-prime-minister-boris-johnson-moved-to-intensive-care?rssfeed=true | 17,179 | pekindailytimes | Coverage focuses on Tazewell and Mason county communities including Pekin, East Peoria, Morton, Delavan, Groveland, Tremont, Hopedale, Minier, Armington, Havana, Mason City and Bath. | 08-Nov-2000 | 1,021,997 | Illinois | Pekin | -89.640658 | 40.567539 | Tazewell | 135,400 | 94.324963 | 1.200148 | 2.211965 | 5.675037 | 1.843427 | 50.641064 | 36.33678 | 16.985229 | 60,178 | 5.077031 | 7.197831 | 74.988838 | 6.922579 | 75.093654 | 20.418187 | 2 | 31.63 | 46.18 | 22.2 | false | null | null | null | null | null | 47,806 |
366,142 | 7,778 | 2020-04-06 | British Prime Minister Boris Johnson moved to intensive care | LONDON — British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has been moved to the intensive care unit of a London hospital after his coronavirus symptoms worsened.
Johnson's office says Johnson is conscious and does not require ventilation at the moment.
Johnson was admitted to St. Thomas' Hospital late Sunday, 10 days after he was diagnosed with COVID-19.
"Over the course of this afternoon, the condition of the Prime Minister has worsened and, on the advice of his medical team, he has been moved to the Intensive Care Unit at the hospital," his office said in a statement.
It said Johnson has asked Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab to deputize for him.
Britain's Prime Minister Boris Johnson said he was in good spirits Monday after spending the night in a London hospital where he was admitted with the new coronavirus.
There was no indication of how long Johnson might remain hospitalized. The prime minister's spokesman said Johnson had spent a comfortable night and remained in charge of government despite being admitted to St Thomas' Hospital after COVID-19 symptoms of a cough and fever persisted, 10 days after he was diagnosed.
Johnson sent out a tweet thanking the National Health Service for taking care of him and others in this difficult time.
"On the advice of my doctor, I went into hospital for some routine tests as I'm still experiencing coronavirus symptoms,'' Johnson said in the tweet. "I'm in good spirits and keeping in touch with my team, as we work together to fight this virus and keep everyone safe.''.
Johnson's spokesman, James Slack, refused to say what kind of tests Johnson was undergoing. He insisted that "the PM remains in charge of the government."
"He is receiving updates in hospital and is continuing to receive a (ministerial red) box" of files and briefing papers, Slack said,
The 55-year-old leader had been quarantined in his Downing Street residence since being diagnosed with COVID-19 on March 26 — the first known head of government to fall ill with the virus.
He continued to preside at daily meetings on the outbreak until Sunday and has released several video messages during his 10 days in isolation. Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab chaired the meeting Monday.
Britain has no official post of deputy prime minister, but Raab has been designated to take over should Johnson become incapacitated.
Speaking at the government's daily coronavirus press briefing, Raab said Johnson was being "regularly updated," but admitted he had not spoken to him since Saturday.
"He's in charge, but he'll continue to take doctors' advice on what to do next," Raab said.
Johnson was admitted to the hospital as a message to the nation from Queen Elizabeth II was being broadcast Sunday evening. The 93-year-old monarch urged the public to show resolve and follow advice to stay inside.
Concerns had been growing about Johnson's welfare ever since he posted a message Friday saying that he was feeling better, though was still feverish.
The virus causes mild to moderate symptoms in most people, but for some, especially older adults and the infirm, it can cause pneumonia and lead to death.
The government said Monday that 51,608 people had been confirmed to have the coronavirus in Britain, 5,373 of whom have died.
One of the advantages of being in the hospital is that it will allow doctors to directly monitor Johnson's condition.
Derek Hill, a professor of medical imaging science at University College London said that since COVID-19 causes difficulty breathing, one test performed on people with the disease is lung imaging with ultrasound or CT scans to see how badly they might be affected.
"Some people are rapidly discharged,'' he said. "Some others can quickly deteriorate and need help breathing. We have no reason to believe the PM needs such help.''
Hill said there are various types of breathing help, depending on the person and the difficulties.
"The reasons some people get seriously ill with COVID-19 while others have minor symptoms is not yet fully understood," Hill said. "But doctors managing these patients report that more men than women have serious problems, and patients who are overweight or have previous health problems are at higher risk." | https://www.rrstar.com/zz/news/20200406/british-prime-minister-boris-johnson-moved-to-intensive-care?rssfeed=true | 17,201 | rockfordregisterstar | Published daily offering local news, sports, business, opinion, entertainment, classifieds and photo gallery. Also subscription and advertising details. | 22-May-1995 | 337,134 | Illinois | Rockford | -89.093995 | 42.271131 | Winnebago | 288,896 | 70.70676 | 12.299582 | 11.920899 | 29.29324 | 7.834653 | 51.123242 | 38.676548 | 15.619808 | 49,468 | 10.546404 | 12.584582 | 77.590815 | 8.817763 | 75.226126 | 7.91422 | 2 | 24.09 | 49.63 | 26.28 | false | null | null | null | null | null | 47,806 |
366,245 | 9,158 | 2020-04-06 | British Prime Minister Boris Johnson moved to intensive care | LONDON — British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has been moved to the intensive care unit of a London hospital after his coronavirus symptoms worsened.
Johnson’s office says Johnson is conscious and does not require ventilation at the moment.
Johnson was admitted to St. Thomas’ Hospital late Sunday, 10 days after he was diagnosed with COVID-19.
“Over the course of this afternoon, the condition of the Prime Minister has worsened and, on the advice of his medical team, he has been moved to the Intensive Care Unit at the hospital,” his office said in a statement.
It said Johnson has asked Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab to deputize for him.
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366,336 | 9,011 | 2020-04-06 | British Prime Minister Boris Johnson moved to intensive care | LONDON — British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has been moved to the intensive care unit of a London hospital after his coronavirus symptoms worsened.
Johnson's office says Johnson is conscious and does not require ventilation at the moment.
Johnson was admitted to St. Thomas' Hospital late Sunday, 10 days after he was diagnosed with COVID-19.
"Over the course of this afternoon, the condition of the Prime Minister has worsened and, on the advice of his medical team, he has been moved to the Intensive Care Unit at the hospital," his office said in a statement.
It said Johnson has asked Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab to deputize for him.
Britain's Prime Minister Boris Johnson said he was in good spirits Monday after spending the night in a London hospital where he was admitted with the new coronavirus.
There was no indication of how long Johnson might remain hospitalized. The prime minister's spokesman said Johnson had spent a comfortable night and remained in charge of government despite being admitted to St Thomas' Hospital after COVID-19 symptoms of a cough and fever persisted, 10 days after he was diagnosed.
Johnson sent out a tweet thanking the National Health Service for taking care of him and others in this difficult time.
"On the advice of my doctor, I went into hospital for some routine tests as I'm still experiencing coronavirus symptoms,'' Johnson said in the tweet. "I'm in good spirits and keeping in touch with my team, as we work together to fight this virus and keep everyone safe.''.
Johnson's spokesman, James Slack, refused to say what kind of tests Johnson was undergoing. He insisted that "the PM remains in charge of the government."
"He is receiving updates in hospital and is continuing to receive a (ministerial red) box" of files and briefing papers, Slack said,
The 55-year-old leader had been quarantined in his Downing Street residence since being diagnosed with COVID-19 on March 26 — the first known head of government to fall ill with the virus.
He continued to preside at daily meetings on the outbreak until Sunday and has released several video messages during his 10 days in isolation. Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab chaired the meeting Monday.
Britain has no official post of deputy prime minister, but Raab has been designated to take over should Johnson become incapacitated.
Speaking at the government's daily coronavirus press briefing, Raab said Johnson was being "regularly updated," but admitted he had not spoken to him since Saturday.
"He's in charge, but he'll continue to take doctors' advice on what to do next," Raab said.
Johnson was admitted to the hospital as a message to the nation from Queen Elizabeth II was being broadcast Sunday evening. The 93-year-old monarch urged the public to show resolve and follow advice to stay inside.
Concerns had been growing about Johnson's welfare ever since he posted a message Friday saying that he was feeling better, though was still feverish.
The virus causes mild to moderate symptoms in most people, but for some, especially older adults and the infirm, it can cause pneumonia and lead to death.
The government said Monday that 51,608 people had been confirmed to have the coronavirus in Britain, 5,373 of whom have died.
One of the advantages of being in the hospital is that it will allow doctors to directly monitor Johnson's condition.
Derek Hill, a professor of medical imaging science at University College London said that since COVID-19 causes difficulty breathing, one test performed on people with the disease is lung imaging with ultrasound or CT scans to see how badly they might be affected.
"Some people are rapidly discharged,'' he said. "Some others can quickly deteriorate and need help breathing. We have no reason to believe the PM needs such help.''
Hill said there are various types of breathing help, depending on the person and the difficulties.
"The reasons some people get seriously ill with COVID-19 while others have minor symptoms is not yet fully understood," Hill said. "But doctors managing these patients report that more men than women have serious problems, and patients who are overweight or have previous health problems are at higher risk." | https://www.timesreporter.com/zz/news/20200406/british-prime-minister-boris-johnson-moved-to-intensive-care?rssfeed=true | 39,157 | thetimesreporter | Local newspaper for Dover, Ohio. | 07-Jun-1996 | 272,600 | Ohio | New Philadelphia | -81.445671 | 40.489787 | Tuscarawas | 92,579 | 95.155489 | 0.804718 | 2.349345 | 4.844511 | 1.650482 | 50.823621 | 36.475875 | 17.836658 | 46,992 | 5.734798 | 14.068037 | 85.020218 | 13.376414 | 85.038772 | 41.580437 | 4 | 32.59 | 43.88 | 23.53 | false | null | null | null | null | null | 47,806 |
366,365 | 8,972 | 2020-04-06 | British Prime Minister Boris Johnson moved to intensive care | LONDON — British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has been moved to the intensive care unit of a London hospital after his coronavirus symptoms worsened.
Johnson's office says Johnson is conscious and does not require ventilation at the moment.
Johnson was admitted to St. Thomas' Hospital late Sunday, 10 days after he was diagnosed with COVID-19.
"Over the course of this afternoon, the condition of the Prime Minister has worsened and, on the advice of his medical team, he has been moved to the Intensive Care Unit at the hospital," his office said in a statement.
It said Johnson has asked Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab to deputize for him.
Britain's Prime Minister Boris Johnson said he was in good spirits Monday after spending the night in a London hospital where he was admitted with the new coronavirus.
There was no indication of how long Johnson might remain hospitalized. The prime minister's spokesman said Johnson had spent a comfortable night and remained in charge of government despite being admitted to St Thomas' Hospital after COVID-19 symptoms of a cough and fever persisted, 10 days after he was diagnosed.
Johnson sent out a tweet thanking the National Health Service for taking care of him and others in this difficult time.
"On the advice of my doctor, I went into hospital for some routine tests as I'm still experiencing coronavirus symptoms,'' Johnson said in the tweet. "I'm in good spirits and keeping in touch with my team, as we work together to fight this virus and keep everyone safe.''.
Johnson's spokesman, James Slack, refused to say what kind of tests Johnson was undergoing. He insisted that "the PM remains in charge of the government."
"He is receiving updates in hospital and is continuing to receive a (ministerial red) box" of files and briefing papers, Slack said,
The 55-year-old leader had been quarantined in his Downing Street residence since being diagnosed with COVID-19 on March 26 — the first known head of government to fall ill with the virus.
He continued to preside at daily meetings on the outbreak until Sunday and has released several video messages during his 10 days in isolation. Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab chaired the meeting Monday.
Britain has no official post of deputy prime minister, but Raab has been designated to take over should Johnson become incapacitated.
Speaking at the government's daily coronavirus press briefing, Raab said Johnson was being "regularly updated," but admitted he had not spoken to him since Saturday.
"He's in charge, but he'll continue to take doctors' advice on what to do next," Raab said.
Johnson was admitted to the hospital as a message to the nation from Queen Elizabeth II was being broadcast Sunday evening. The 93-year-old monarch urged the public to show resolve and follow advice to stay inside.
Concerns had been growing about Johnson's welfare ever since he posted a message Friday saying that he was feeling better, though was still feverish.
The virus causes mild to moderate symptoms in most people, but for some, especially older adults and the infirm, it can cause pneumonia and lead to death.
The government said Monday that 51,608 people had been confirmed to have the coronavirus in Britain, 5,373 of whom have died.
One of the advantages of being in the hospital is that it will allow doctors to directly monitor Johnson's condition.
Derek Hill, a professor of medical imaging science at University College London said that since COVID-19 causes difficulty breathing, one test performed on people with the disease is lung imaging with ultrasound or CT scans to see how badly they might be affected.
"Some people are rapidly discharged,'' he said. "Some others can quickly deteriorate and need help breathing. We have no reason to believe the PM needs such help.''
Hill said there are various types of breathing help, depending on the person and the difficulties.
"The reasons some people get seriously ill with COVID-19 while others have minor symptoms is not yet fully understood," Hill said. "But doctors managing these patients report that more men than women have serious problems, and patients who are overweight or have previous health problems are at higher risk." | https://www.cantonrep.com/zz/news/20200406/british-prime-minister-boris-johnson-moved-to-intensive-care?rssfeed=true | 39,151 | repository | Largest daily newspaper in Stark County. | 31-Oct-1996 | 98,834 | Ohio | Canton | -81.378447 | 40.798947 | Stark | 374,762 | 87.039775 | 7.190964 | 1.851575 | 12.960225 | 2.061041 | 51.455057 | 36.741986 | 17.705904 | 48,714 | 7.570744 | 9.565083 | 77.368472 | 8.961776 | 76.672924 | 13.530057 | 2 | 29.62 | 46.55 | 23.82 | false | null | null | null | null | null | 47,806 |
366,645 | 9,246 | 2020-04-06 | British Prime Minister Boris Johnson moved to intensive care | LONDON — British Prime Minister Boris Johnson was moved to the intensive care unit of a London hospital after his coronavirus symptoms dramatically worsened Monday, just a day after he was admitted for what were said to be routine tests.
Johnson was admitted to St. Thomas’ Hospital late Sunday, 10 days after he was diagnosed with COVID-19, the first major world leader to be confirmed to have the virus.
Downing Street said Johnson was conscious and did not require ventilation, but he was moved into intensive care in case he needs it later, his office said in a statement.
Britain has no official post of deputy prime minister, but Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab has been designated to take over should Johnson become incapacitated.
A grave-looking Raab said Johnson was “in safe hands” at the hospital.
“The government’s business will continue,” Raab said. He said Johnson had asked him “to deputize for him where needed in driving forward the government’s plans to defeat coronavirus.” | https://www.columbian.com/news/2020/apr/06/uks-johnson-in-good-spirits-in-hospital-stays-in-charge/ | 53,011 | thecolumbian | Daily news, community calendar, forums, business directory, and classifieds. | 06-Jul-1994 | 84,914 | Washington | Vancouver | -122.676089 | 45.625738 | Clark | 450,893 | 80.020537 | 1.792887 | 8.658817 | 19.979463 | 10.41511 | 50.596039 | 39.717849 | 13.734966 | 62,879 | 7.242352 | 8.292208 | 72.117334 | 6.279716 | 71.493035 | 13.768475 | 1 | 22.17 | 57.01 | 20.82 | false | null | null | null | null | null | 47,806 |
366,771 | 8,678 | 2020-04-06 | British Prime Minister Boris Johnson moved to intensive care | Britain has no official post of deputy prime minister, but Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab has been designated to take over should Johnson become incapacitated.
A grave-looking Raab said Johnson was “in safe hands” at the hospital, which is treating many virus patients.
“The government’s business will continue,” Raab said. He said Johnson had asked him “to deputize for him where needed in driving forward the government’s plans to defeat coronavirus.”
The deterioration of Johnson’s health took many in Britain by surprise. Hours earlier, he had tweeted that he was in good spirits and thanked the National Health Service for taking care of him and others with the disease.
“On the advice of my doctor, I went into hospital for some routine tests as I’m still experiencing coronavirus symptoms,” Johnson said in the tweet. He said he was keeping in touch with his team “as we work together to fight this virus and keep everyone safe.”
The prime minister’s spokesman said earlier Monday that Johnson had spent a comfortable night and remained in charge of government after being admitted to the hospital because his cough and fever persisted.
Speaking earlier at the government’s daily coronavirus press briefing, Raab said Johnson was being “regularly updated,” but said he had not spoken to him since Saturday.
Johnson had been quarantined in his Downing Street residence since being diagnosed with COVID-19 on March 26. He continued to preside at daily meetings on the outbreak until Sunday. He released several video messages during his 10 days in isolation urging Britons to stay home and observe social distancing measures to help slow the spread of the virus.
News that Johnson had been transferred to intensive care drew an outpouring of support from around the world.
U.S. President Donald Trump said “Americans are all praying for his recovery.”
“He’s been a really good friend,” Trump said during a White House press briefing. “He’s been really something very special — strong, resolute, doesn’t quit, doesn’t give up.”
Trump said he asked two “leading companies” to contact officials in London about therapeutics that could be of help. He did not identify the companies, but said “we have contacted all of Boris’s doctors, and we’ll see what’s going to take place, but they are ready to go.”
French President Emmanuel Macron said in a tweet that he was sending his support to Johnson, his family and “the British people at this difficult time. I wish him well.”
Former Prime Minister David Cameron who went to school with Johnson, said in a tweet that he was thinking of Johnson and his family and that he was “in great hands, and we all want you safe, well and back in @10DowningStreet.”
The new leader of the main opposition Labour Party, Keir Starmer, said on Twitter: “Terribly sad news. All the country’s thoughts are with the Prime Minister and his family during this incredibly difficult time.”
Johnson’s fiancee, Carrie Symonds, who is pregnant, is herself recovering from coronavirus symptoms.
Johnson was admitted to the hospital as a message to the nation from Queen Elizabeth II was being broadcast Sunday evening. The 93-year-old monarch urged the public to show resolve and follow advice to stay inside.
Buckingham Palace said the queen was being kept informed about Johnson’s condition.
Concerns had been growing about Johnson’s welfare ever since he posted a message Friday in which he appeared red-eyed and flushed, saying that he was feeling better, though was still feverish.
Johnson has continued to work throughout his illness, to the concern of some of his colleagues. With the U.K. still approaching the peak of the coronavirus outbreak, both he and his government are under intense pressure.
The virus causes mild to moderate symptoms in most people, but for some, especially older adults and the infirm, it can cause pneumonia and lead to death.
The government said Monday that 51,608 people had been confirmed to have the coronavirus in Britain, 5,373 of whom have died.
Johnson is visibly overweight but is not known to have any underlying health conditions, though prime ministers do not usually make their health status public.
Britain’s unwritten constitution does not have a clear rule for what happens if a prime minister becomes incapacitated or dies. Seven prime ministers have died in office, but the most recent was in 1865.
Johnson delegating Raab to fill in for him clarifies things for now, but it does not mean Raab would automatically take over permanently should a new leader be needed.
Jill Rutter of political think-tank U.K. in a Changing Europe, said Johnson’s illness should spur rival Cabinet ministers to unite and show that “they don’t require him there to actually be a functioning government.”
Derek Hill, a professor of medical imaging science at University College London, said it seemed that the prime minister needs help breathing, although he had no particular information on Johnson’s case.
There are multiple ways for doctors to support a patient’s breathing, he said, including having oxygen on demand or being connected to a ventilator.
“It is quite common for people with COVID-19 to decline quite rapidly, and they may need to progress to invasive ventilators,” Hill said in statement.
Dr. James Gill, a family doctor and lecturer at Warwick Medical School, said Johnson’s condition “must underscore for everyone, across the world, how indiscriminate this virus is, ignoring, class, character, wealth and position.”
“For some people, the coronavirus outbreak just became real,” he said.
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