Nurse talks about his experience treating British Prime Minister Boris Johnson

One of two nurses singled out by British Prime Minister Boris Johnson when he was discharged from hospital after his treatment for COVID-19, has mitted he was "nervous at first" when hearing who he was assigned to care for.

Luis Pitarma, 29, who is originally from Aveiro in Portugal, said it was "quite overwhelming" but that his matron at St Thomas' Hospital in London told him to be himself.

Pitarma, who has worked at hospital for nearly four years, said in an interview published on hospital's website, that Johnson me him "feel less nervous" when he asked to be called Boris. Pitarma said he was by Johnson's side during his three nights in intensive care unit and that he was "extremely proud" Johnson thanked him.

Johnson spent a week in hospital, leaving on April 12. On his discharge, he highlighted care he received from Pitarma and his New Zealand colleague Jenny McGee. Johnson is still convalescing at his country retreat. 

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