Boris Johnson moved out of ICU as he ‘continues to improve’ in battle with coronavirus

Published April 9, 2020 3:29pm ET



British Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s health has improved to the point that he has been transferred out of the intensive care unit at the hospital where he is being treated for the COVID-19 virus.

Johnson, 55, was hospitalized on Sunday after being diagnosed with the coronavirus. He has spent the past three nights in the ICU and is now improving, according to his spokesman. A Thursday statement from Downing Street confirmed that Johnson has been moved back to the regular ward of the hospital.

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