Boris Johnson moved out of intensive care and is in "extremely good spirits"

9 April 2020, 19:26 | Updated: 9 April 2020, 19:27

PM out of Intensive Care Unit
PM out of Intensive Care Unit. Picture: PA

Prime Minister Boris Johnson has been moved out of intensive care and is in "extremely good spirits", a No 10 spokesperson has confirmed.

The spokesman said: "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.

"He is in extremely good spirits."

No further updates are expected from No 10 and St Thomas' Hospital this evening.

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