Tory MPs break down in ‘tears’ as Boris Johnson continues battle with coronavirus
The Prime Minister spent a second night in intensive care after being admitted to St Thomas’ Hospital on Sunday evening. In his absence, Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab has been asked to lead the Government. Although the Prime Minister’s condition was described as stable yesterday, Tory MPs, Nadine Dorries and Andrea Jenkyns admitted they had broken down over Mr Johnson’s health.
Ms Dorries said: “Heard a noise outside, the clock is slow.
“I opened my front door to the sound of my amazing neighbours whistling, cheering and shouting, ‘come on Boris.’
“I’ll admit, I cried. For the boss, and everyone everywhere in hospital battling COVID-19 get better soon.”
While the deputy chair of the European Research Group said: “Shed a few tears last night concerned about PM, his family & our country.
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“Praying for Boris Johnson. My Clifford sending him well wishes too.
“Get well soon boss. Our country needs you fit & well leading us during these tense times.
“God speed. Pray For Boris. We will get through this.”
Mr Johnson was taken to the intensive care unit after experiencing breathing problems earlier this week.
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Although he was not given a ventilator, he did receive oxygen support.
Both Health Secretary, Matt Hancock and the UK’s chief medical adviser, Professor Chris Whitty self-isolated after contracting coronavirus, although symptoms were not severe.
It is unclear when the Prime Minister will return although Mr Raab did insist a clear strategy was in place.
If Mr Raab does contract coronavirus, he will be replaced by Chancellor Rishi Sunak.
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Health minister, Edward Argar confirmed the Prime Minister is recovering well and is in good spirits.
He said: “He is comfortable, he’s stable, he’s in good spirits.
“While he’s had oxygen, he hasn’t been on a ventilator.”
At the time of writing, the UK has recorded 55,242 cases of COVID-19.
Along with those cases, there have been 6,159 deaths.
Although the overall amount of mortalities are rising, the UK’s scientific adviser, Sir Patrick Vallance warned there may be some slight cause for optimism.
He said: “It is possible that we’re beginning to see change in terms of the curve flattening a little bit.
“We won’t know that for sure until a week or so.
“But what we’re not seeing is an acceleration.”
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