Published 19:59 IST, April 12th 2020

BIG: UK PM Boris Johnson issues first statement post discharge from hospital; Read here

In his first reaction after being discharged from the St Thomas' hospital, UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson profusely thanked the NHS for saving his life.

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In his first official reaction after being discharged from  St Thomas' hospital on Sunday, UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson profusely thanked NHS for saving his life. He mentioned that efforts of millions of Britons to stay home were worthwhile. reafter, he exuded confidence that all people of UK would successfully overcome vel coronavirus crisis.

Johnson was mitted to hospital on April 5 as his COVID-19 symptoms persisted. He later spent three nights in ICU before returning to a rmal ward on Thursday. Currently, re are 78,991 confirmed vel coronavirus cases in UK while over 10,000 individuals have passed away. As per a statement, Johnson would t immediately resume his duties and will continue to recuperate at his residence. 

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Boris Johnson diagsed with COVID-19

On March 27, UK PM h tested positive for vel coronavirus. He anunced this via a post on Twitter. He stated that he developed mild symptoms of COVID-19 such as persistent cough and fever over last 24 hours. reafter, he took a test on vice of Chief Medical Officer, which came out positive.

As a result, Johnson stated that he was working from home and self-isolating. At same time, he exuded confidence that UK would get through this phase successfully by complying with necessary measures. He urged upon everyone to stop spre of COVID-19 from household to household. On Monday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed solidarity with his UK counterpart and expressed hope that latter would be discharged from hospital. 

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19:43 IST, April 12th 2020