Boris Johnson admitted to Intensive Care Unit

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

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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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