Johnson making 'very good progress' in recoveryThe 55-year-old British leader, seen here last month, was moved out of the intensive care unit at London's St Thomas' Hospital on ThursdayLONDON: British Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Saturday was making "very good progress" in his recovery in hospital from coronavirus, officials said, two days after leaving intensive care. On Friday he was able to do short walks, between periods of rest, according to Downing Street, which said he was in "very good spirits". "The Prime Minister continues to make very good progress," a Downing Street spokeswoman said in a short statement. Johnson's time in hospital was unprecedented for a British prime minister during a national emergency in modern times, rattling the country and sending shockwaves around the world. Symonds, who has also suffered from coronavirus symptoms in recent weeks, and the British leader have reportedly not seen each other for nearly a month.

Source: Bangkok Post April 11, 2020 13:30 UTC