Boris..intensive care..

Terribly upsetting I could cry. Please God he pulls through, it's heartbreaking for Carrie and and his family. The Country needs him so much, he's a one off.

Can't bear the thought of him being this ill - he has been under so much pressure for so long, don't know how he hasn't gone under before now. We need him to pull through, otherwise we might not pull through.

As for a national government ... as Her Majesty's Opposition has done nothing but snipe, carp and moan that they would have done it all so much better, I cannot see such a thing working at all.

I feel truly rattled tonight - let's hope the news is better tomorrow. Whatever your politics, this man has worked flat out for weeks, perhaps unwisely while ill, but he has striven to do his best, and as many have said, he is a son, a father, a brother, a partner .

He has worked on when he perhaps should have rested as others would have done, feeling it is his duty.

He is in the best possible hands and I hope he makes a full recovery and takes time to convalesce.

I agree Jane10 We have the best scientists and medics advising the government. And to those who criticise
“Hindsight etc etc” Get well Boris

Please God, he gets well.

Oh dear. I hope they've put him in ICU out of an excess of caution rather than dire status.

He's in the best hands and we can only hope and pray.

Meanwhile, I guess it's a rather sleepless night for many of us...

Very disturbing news.

Wishing Boris a speedy recovery although I realise that it is often a slow process . His family must be so worried.

Thinking of him here in Australia and hope he takes a turn for the better very soon.

I would hope we value the life in jeopardy. He has an unborn child awaiting him. I fear the anxiety people are experiencing going thru this time. May we each strive to be kinder, wiser and more civil than ever before as a personal gift to the world for the day when sanity returns.

No change from last night, no ventilator. That has to be good news. Hang onto it, be hopeful

Excellent post*Txquiltz*
This is a surreal time in our lives.
I hope Mr.Johnson recovers soon.

I sincerely hope Boris recovers, such an awful illness, so inconsistent in the way it manifests itself in some in that they emerge from it having it relatively unscathed, I'm thinking of Matt Hancock Whilst it leaves others completely steamrollered even if doesn't prove fatal. I wouldn't wish it on anyone. Likewise I hope Carrie will be okay, a worrying time for her particularly as she is pregnant.

I think that is the case GrannyIggle he is there in case he needs a ventilator. I wish him well.

MawB another excellent post this morning, I agree with your views.

Get well Boris I think you have been doing a very good job, it seems at the detriment to your health. I prayed for you last night and will continue to do so

craftone I read that he was given four litres of oxygen. Hopefully that was via CPAP.

I agree with those calling for a Government of National Unity. Whatever Johnson’s condition he is likely to be out of action for a long time and I have little confidence in most of his cabinet.

Hope he recovers.

This wasn't really a surprise but it is quite shocking. He is emulating his hero, Winston Churchill. I read that Boris' partner also has the virus and she is pregnant. One can only wish them both well.

pikachu, There are several ways to give oxygen, starting with simple mask or tubes into nose. No-one should be trying to conjure up imaginary ideas on how he is being treated. It is as it is and it does not stop us worrying but we need to be hopeful. There are enough very scared people on here as it is

Oh dear. I hope they've put him in ICU out of an excess of caution rather than dire status. there is no such thing. If he is there he is very sick and needing more support than he can get on the wards.

Thanks MawB, a good suggestion that a government of National unity be established. To those who accuse the opposition of 'sniping', please note that we have an entirely new shadow cabinet, with a good leader. The opposition is now hopefully effective rather than poor. This is not a time for sniping either on this thread, or in Parliament.

I'm distressed and anxious that the PM is so very ill. I wish people would stop almost putting responsibility on to him for the way this virus has got hold. Yes, he's continued to work. I was once sent home by me GP. I'd been prescribed anti biotics for a chest infection, on my way to work. I argued with the GP that the nature of my work that week meant it was impossible to take time off. He told me this isn't a chest infection, its pneumonia, go home or you'll end up in hospital. I did go home. I wasn't the PM, running the country during a pandemic either but I'd still been daft enough to think I had to keep working.

Get well Boris Johnson. Your loved ones need you and this country needs stability

Please dear god, get well soon Boris. Your family, Carrie and your baby need you.

A frightening time for everyone especially his partner and family.
It does really bring it home to you,He has looked poorly but struggled on.

I agree with you Maw, a National Unity Government is what we need. Just as they are calling for retired doctors they should be consulting elder statesmen of all parties. Maybe with Kier Starmer as leader of the Labour Party that may be possible. I know JC was against it.

Wish him well. Knew something up when his deputy said he hadn’t spoke to him since Saturday. Hope he’s okay god what else could happen? I never thought he would get it this bad bless him.

I don't think we need a government of national unity..... we have a perfectly good cabinet, it’s just the PM that is out of action.Decisions are made by many people and regarding the virus all the health experts are working with them as usual.
What should be put off for another year are the Brexit negotiations, because there is enough to think about at the moment.
I really feel for Boris, as my DH was in the same ‘boat’ a few months ago, pneumonia is an awful thing.This particular virus affects people of all ages, and it’s pot luck if you get over it quickly ( Prince Charles) or badly.
Hope he recovers very soon.

Update from Sky 10 minutes ago: 'Boris Johnson is not on a ventilator after spending the night in intensive care.'
Hope that is good news.