Great News: UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson moved out of intensive care unit, in ‘in extremely good spirits,’ spokesman says

On Monday, U.K Prime Minister Boris Johnson was moved to intensive care after his after condition COVID-19 worsened. Now, the British Prime Minister is doing better and in “good spirits.” A spokesman for the prime minister said Thursday that the 55-year old Boris Johnson has been moved out of the intensive care unit of a London hospital where he has battled coronavirus.

“The Prime Minister has been moved this evening from intensive care back to the ward, where he will receive close monitoring during the early phase of his recovery,” the spokesman said. “He is in extremely good spirits.”

In a tweet, U.S. President Trump said: “Great News: Prime Minister Boris Johnson has just been moved out of Intensive Care. Get well Boris!!!”

Great News: Prime Minister Boris Johnson has just been moved out of Intensive Care. Get well Boris!!!

— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) April 9, 2020

On April 6, the prime minster said in a post on Twitter, “Last night, on the advice of my doctor, I went into hospital for some routine tests as I’m still experiencing coronavirus symptoms. I’m in good spirits and keeping in touch with my team, as we work together to fight this virus and keep everyone safe.”

Last night, on the advice of my doctor, I went into hospital for some routine tests as I’m still experiencing coronavirus symptoms. I’m in good spirits and keeping in touch with my team, as we work together to fight this virus and keep everyone safe.

— Boris Johnson (@BorisJohnson) April 6, 2020