With his first night in intensive care, Prime Minister Boris Johnson battles for his life as his coronavirus condition worsens.

He has had oxygen support all night but not yet on a ventilator. Mr Johnson was also diagnosed with high temperatures. Medical experts say that pneumonia may set in when hight temperature lasts beyond one week. Some say that prior to being taken in, he coughed heavily during conference calls.

Reports however have it that he was moved to intensive care as a precautionary measure should he require ventilation to aid his recovery.

However, The Telegraph reports that Boris Johnson will have to undergo several tests to check his oxygen levels.

According to the news channel, medics need to check his white blood cell count, liver and kidney functions. He will also undergo an electrocardiogram to check his heart.

GP Dr Sarah Javis told BBC that the Prime Minister will have his lungs scanned especially if he is having difficulty breathing.

Speaking further, she said that about 80% of coronavirus patients present with mild symptoms. The rest of the 20% suffer moderate to severe illness.

“Under normal circumstances, given he is staying in charge of the Government, that suggests to me that he probably has moderate disease,” she said.

“The main focus, though, is going to be on his lungs. The majority of people [with moderate or severe symptoms] are going to progress to have inflammation of the lungs, and that inflammation can result in damage to lung tissue but also, importantly, can prevent oxygen being transferred into the bloodstream.”

The Telegraph reports that First Secretary “Dominic Raab has been charged with leading Britain’s response to the coronavirus crisis after the Prime Minister was admitted to St Thomas’ hospital in Westminster on Monday.”

He says he has not seen the Prime Minister since he was admitted but expressed optimism that he would soon return to his normal life and work routine.

Housing Secretary, Robert Jenrick says Boris Johnson has been working incredibly hard since the outbreak of covid-19 in the UK. He hoped he would recover soon and return to work but does not rule out chances of him staying away for longer even after recovery

In spite of having spent just his first night in intensive care, Boris Johnson has continued to receive an outpouring of love from across the world.

Health Minister, Nadine Dorries who tested positive to coronavirus before him has fully recovered but recommends Mr Johnson needs more rest and sleep to fully recover.

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