LONDON: British Prime Minister Boris Johnson said his personal battle with the Covid-19 coronavirus “could have gone either way” and said there was “no question” doctors saved his life, speaking in a candid video message after leaving hospital on Sunday. The UK leader checked into hospital a week ago and spent three days in intensive care after he was diagnosed with Covid-19 at the end of March, the most high-profile leader to come down with the virus. He added that Britain “will defeat this coronavirus and defeat it together” as he implored citizens to maintain a nationwide lockdown imposed three weeks ago. It is unclear how quickly Johnson will be able to return to work, with Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab currently deputising for him. My heart goes out to all those in similar situations, worried sick about their loved ones.”His father Stanley Johnson also praised the medical team.

Source: New Strait Times April 12, 2020 16:07 UTC