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Boris Johnson admitted to Intensive Care Unit

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has announced the UK will close schools to most students by Friday.

The British Prime Minister is in intensive care at London's St Thomas Hospital after his condition worsened following a coronavirus hospitalization.


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By Marco Lucchi

Source: SBS



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The British Prime Minister is in intensive care at London's St Thomas Hospital after his condition worsened following a coronavirus hospitalization.


Downing Street confirmed it, specifying that Foreign Minister Dominic Raab takes is to temporarily replace Johnson.

Meanwhile, the Queen gave a moving speech to the UK and to the Commonwealth countries. Our London correspondent Nicol Degli Innocenti reports.

My thoughts go to @BorisJohnson and all the British people. I wish you a fast recovery. You have the whole Italian Government's support and my personal one. We are all confident that your Country will get through this difficult time.

— Giuseppe Conte (@GiuseppeConteIT) April 6, 2020

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