POLITICIANS from across Dorset have given messages of support to Boris Johnson following reports he had been moved to intensive care at a London hospital after his coronavirus symptoms worsened.
Mr Johnson was moved to the intensive care unit at around 7pm on Monday just a day after being admitted to St Thomas' Hospital.
It is understood the prime minister is conscious and has received oxygen but he was moved as a precaution should he require a ventilator.
The 55-year-old had tested positive for coronavirus 10 days previously, with his symptoms described as "mild" at the time.
Reports of his worsening condition led to a raft of support on social media from prominent figures across Dorset.
Sending love and prayers to @BorisJohnson this evening. You are a fighter and we need you back. @carriesymonds very much in my thoughts
— Conor Burns (@ConorBurnsUK) April 6, 2020
I woke early and for a second was overwhelmed with relief thinking I had had a nightmare. For only a second. Sadly this is all too real. Morning prayers for @borisjohnson. O God come to our aid. O Lord make haste to help us. pic.twitter.com/f4jwXU0QVC
— Conor Burns (@ConorBurnsUK) April 7, 2020
Hang Tough. pic.twitter.com/aOGFFqJFVL
— Tobias Ellwood MP (@Tobias_Ellwood) April 6, 2020
Wishing PM swift recovery.
— Tobias Ellwood MP (@Tobias_Ellwood) April 7, 2020
Dominic Raab now deputising.
Listening to Micheal Gove on TODAY - it is important to have 100% clarity as to where responsibility for UK national security decisions now lies.
We must anticipate adversaries attempting to exploit any perceived weakness.
The PM is a strong, resolute gutsy guy. My thoughts and prayers with and for him @BorisJohnson
— Simon Hoare MP (@Simon4NDorset) April 6, 2020
This picture doesn’t quite do justice to the glorious dawn in Dorset. Praying that today brings some better news for our Prime Minister @BorisJohnson - get well soon Prime Minister. pic.twitter.com/2MpVV6yKPG
— Michael Tomlinson MP (@Michael4MDNP) April 7, 2020
terrible news ... he is the best possible hands, and I hope he recovers quicking and fully. Thinking of whole family, especially Carrie at the moment who is also unwell with Covid-19 https://t.co/3mfvEcp6Xw
— Vikki Slade #StayHomeSaveLives 🔶 (@vikki4mdnp) April 6, 2020
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