UK PM Boris Johnson out of intensive care

Britain's Prime Minister Boris Johnson. He is admitted to hospital after contracting Covid-19 disease. PHOTO | PIPPA FOWLES | AFP

What you need to know:

  • Mr Johnson was admitted to St Thomas' Hospital in London on Sunday after his condition deteriorated.

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has been released from intensive care ward, but remains in hospital as he battles Covid-19 disease.

Mr Johnson was admitted to St Thomas' Hospital in London on Sunday after his condition deteriorated, following a 10-day bout with the disease.

Mr Johnson is the most high-profile government leader to become infected with Covid-19 and messages of support flooded in from across Britain and the world.