UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson Discharged from Hospital

UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson has been discharged from hospital, a week after his admission over the coronavirus disease. 

Johnson left St Thomas' Hospital in London on Sunday and will not resume work until he fully recuperates, Downing Street said.

"I have today left hospital after a week in which the NHS has saved my life, no question. It's hard to find the words to express my debt," Johnson said in a video posted on his Twitter page.

He was first admitted to hospital on Sunday, April 5th for tests after his Covid-19 symptoms persisted despite spending 10 days in quarantine. 

The next day, he was moved to the intensive care unit (ICU) after his health deteriorated and was put on oxygen support due to breathing difficulties.

Johnson, who tested positive for Covid-19 on March 27th, remained at the ICU until last Thursday, when he was transferred to the low-dependency ward at St Thomas' Hospital.

“The PM has been discharged from hospital to continue his recovery, at Chequers,” a Downing Street spokesperson said. 

“On the advice of his medical team, the PM will not be immediately returning to work. He wishes to thank everybody at St. Thomas’ for the brilliant care he has received.”