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Prime Minister Boris Johnson has said he “could have gone either way” as he thanked health workers for saving his life after being released from the hospital.
Johnson, 55, was taken to St Thomas Hospital in London on Sunday, 10 days after testing positive for Covid-19.
He spent three nights in intensive care before returning to a ward on Thursday.
He said in a video on Twitter that he had witnessed the “personal courage” of hospital staff on the front line.
Johnson said two nurses, Jenny from New Zealand and Luis from Portugal, stood by his bed for 48 hours at the most critical time and named other hospital workers who looked after him last week that he wanted to thank.
He said NHS workers “continued to put themselves at risk, continued to risk this deadly virus.”
“It is thanks to that courage, that devotion, that duty and that love that our NHS has been unbeatable,” he said.
Downing Street said the prime minister would continue his recovery at his rural residence, Checkers.
“Following the advice of his medical team, the Prime Minister will not immediately return to work. He wishes to thank everyone at St Thomas’ for the brilliant attention he received.
“All your thoughts are with those affected by this disease.”
The UK has recorded 737 new coronavirus-related hospital deaths as of 5:00 p.m. BST on Saturday, bringing the total number to 10,612.
Dr. Ian Abbs, Executive Director of the Guy and St Thomas Hospital, said: “It is a great credit to the exceptional professionalism of the clinical teams, as well as to everyone in the organization as a whole, that we were able to care for the Prime Minister of so effectively, as we continue to provide equally high standards of care to all of our patients.
“While it is okay for us to celebrate this good news, our thoughts are immediately drawn to those who still need our help right now.”
“On behalf of everyone at Guy and St Thomas’, I would ask that people stay home to help us save lives and protect the NHS.”
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Prime Minister’s partner Carrie Symonds has self-isolated with symptoms
Prime Minister’s fiancé Carrie Symonds, who will give birth in two months, said on Twitter: “Thank you also to everyone who sent such kind messages of support. Today I feel incredibly lucky.”
“There were moments last week that were really dark. My heart goes out to all of those in similar situations, concerned about their loved ones.
“I can’t thank our great NHS enough. The staff at St Thomas’ Hospital has been amazing. I will never, never be able to repay you, and never stop thanking you.”
Mrs. Symonds has self-isolated with coronavirus-like symptoms, but has not been tested.
Sigh of relief for many when Johnson is released from the hospital
Even before hearing that Boris Johnson had been released from the hospital, it was clear that the Prime Minister would not rush back to work.
And his fiance Carrie Symonds’ tweet, which refers to “dark” times last week, is yet another sign of how bad it had been.
So, for now, the Secretary of Foreign Relations, Dominic Raab, will continue as alternate. But it is not yet known to what extent Boris Johnson will want to fuel any future decision, even if he is not completely back at work.
Much can depend on the advice of your doctors. But the fact that the man who was chosen to run the country is out of the hospital will see many breathe a sigh of relief. I like or hate his politics.
Agree or disagree with the way the coronavirus outbreak has been managed so far. Boris Johnson is the Prime Minister-elect, and ultimately, political authority rests with that office. And authority is probably what is needed when big decisions are yet to come.
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Checkers is the official withdrawal of the prime ministers in the country.
Checkers has been the official residence in the country of the UK Prime Minister since 1921.
The Grade 1 mansion, located on 1,000 acres of Buckinghamshire countryside, is about 40 miles northwest of London.
Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab is currently in charge of running the government, and attendees reportedly expect Johnson to be out of action for a month.
Johnson’s father Stanley Johnson called his son to “take time” to improve.
