It was announced yesterday that Mr Johnson had been moved into intensive care as his coronavirus symptoms had not improved since he tested positive for COVID-19. The British public plan to clap at 8pm tonight as a sign of support for Boris Johnson. Former Prime Minister David Cameron told the BBC World at One programme that he is sure Mr Johnson will get through this testing time. 

Mr Cameron said: “Well obviously it is very worrying and we are all praying for Boris and his family.

“He is an incredibly tough and resilient guy.

“I am sure that he will get through this and be fine but obviously it is a worrying time and we are all thinking of him.”

Following the news the Prime Minister had been moved to intensive care, social media users took to Twitter to organise a tribute for Boris.

One Twitter user said: “Surely tomorrow at 8pm we should all clap and cheer in support for Boris. Let’s show him our best wishes and that we’re behind him. We need him more than ever now. Tomorrow at 8pm clap for Boris.”

Another tweeted: “Just a thought, maybe we should all get outside tomorrow night at 8pm and clap for Boris! Everyone has their opinion on the bloke, but he’s done the best job guiding and advising the UK in this corona battle and now he needs our support!”

A third said: “This man has done our country proud! I know to support the NHS on Thursday nights, clapping is really good. However this week we should all clap for this man! Clap for his hard work, dedication and long hours for our country. who’s with me? Come on Boris!”

Another tweeted: “My thoughts, prayers, and all good wishes are with @BorisJohnson and his loved ones this evening. This just shows that Coronavirus doesn’t discriminate and can affect anyone of us. Keep protecting yourself, your family, and others.”

A fifith said: “We need this man at the helm, to lead us through this terrible crisis. He has been working tirelessly for all of us – working to keep us safe and well. Show him your appreciation tomorrow night at 8pm!”

Another wrote: “I would absolutely love it if #clapforboris came to be a reality. @BorisJohnson has been a truly inspiring PM in the midst of an unprecedented crisis this century. He has devoted so much to this country in fighting the virus and is exhausted so please, a clap wouldn’t be amiss.”

At the time of writing, Britain has the 8th highest number of COVID-19 cases in the world.

The UK has more than 55,000 cases in total.

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The death toll in Britain is currently higher than 6,100. 

A total of 135 people have recovered from the virus in the UK. 

Worldwide there have been more than 1,300,000 COVID-19 cases. 

The death toll has reached more than 78,000 at the time of writing.

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