Published 13:31 IST, April 7th 2020
Boris Johnson 'received oxygen support, not on ventilator': UK minister
While Boris Johnson battled coronavirus infection in ICU, British minister has said that Johnson was provided with oxygen support but is not on a ventilator.
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While UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson battles coronavirus infection in ICU, British minister has said on April 7 that Johnson was provided with oxygen support but is t on a ventilator. Johnson was moved to intensive care of hospital as situation “worsened” after having persistent symptoms of dely COVID-19. British PM h declared that he was tested positive for coronavirus earlier this month, and since n he was in self-isolation and was even chairing digital cabinet meetings over UK’s response to pandemic. In last update by Johnson himself after visiting doctor, he h claimed to be in “good spirits”.
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Coronavirus outbreak
As of April 7, coronavirus has claimed over 5,370 lives and infected 51,608 in UK. After originating from China’s “wet markets”, coronavirus has w claimed over 74,782 lives worldwide as of April 7. According to tally by international news ncy, pandemic has w spre to 209 countries and has infected at least 1,347,587 people. Out of total infections, 286,453 have been recovered but easily spre virus is continuing to disrupt many lives. Major cities have been put under lockdown in almost all countries and ecomy is struggling.
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(With ncy inputs)
13:31 IST, April 7th 2020