Boris Johnson admitted to hospital

We may or may not be getting told all the truth - but looking at it as reasonably intelligent people, we can surely go along with that for the moment and keep our most pessimistic thoughts to ourselves?

Government is more than just one person, the rest of the cabinet and MPs are working together to do the best they can in an emergency situation (we may not agree with them on all subjects, but on managing the virus they have the advice and support of the best experts they can get hold of, and examples in front of them of countries who are ahead of us in the struggle)

On the other hand, news that the Prime Minister is in intensive care is enough to frighten those who are already scared. I would not blame the cabinet if they gave out the most optimistic bulletins they could manage (stopping short of implying he is sitting up in bed with a bottle of Bolly and a caviar sandwich)

When people have Covid 19 persistently the danger is it compromises the lungs and a breathing crisis can suddenly occur. People can die very rapidly. Because of his status, ( no problem with that) the PM is in ITU so he is in the right place should such a crisis occur. Most patients just needing oxygen would be managed on a ward. It’s a precaution.

If that’s the case, Baloothefitz you’re breaking patient confidentiality which is a very serious matter indeed.

Just because he is in ICU does NOT mean he is on a ventilator!!

Oopsminty Hello,I didn't read it ...media aren't being told correct info,probably to keep morale up?? But I know his condition for certain.

Intensive care isn't just ventilators.

Luckygirl I would imagine, like any other patient, that he's being nursed there because his medical team feel that is the most appropriate place.

In case his condition suddenly became much worse I guess!

I wonder why he is in intensive care if that is the case - the beds are at a premium.

It specifically said he was not on CPAP. Just conventional oxygen. I suppose that's either a mask or those we thingys that clip round your nostrils.

CPAP is non invasive.

It was the Russians who were exaggerating the seriousness of Boris's condition. They don't have any secret channels of knowledge that we are not privy to - it is just wishful thinking. Vladimir would love to hear bad news about the British PM, so much so that he is happy to invent it.

He's not on a ventilator or CPAP. In the BBC news he was said to be in good spirits and having oxygen via non invasive means.

I expect he's on a CPAP machine, which indicates a level of dependency far below that needing an invasive ventilator.

Cabinet Office minister Michael Gove told BBC Radio 4's Today programme on Tuesday: "The prime minister's not on a ventilator. He has received oxygen support."

I totally agree Urmstongran. I have always liked Boris and I feel he is a very capable leader. I’m really worried about him because I feel the country needs him at the moment, and obviously on a personal level, this is devastating for Carrie and his family. Please God, he pulls through.

I hope Boris pulls through this. It’s looking more serious now. Strangely I ‘rely’ on him to get us through these uncertain times. I like his chutzpah, his optimism, his ‘can do’ approach. I’m missing his presence already.

His family must be so worried.

Boris Johnson has been intubated & is on a ventilator in ICU St Thomas

Baloo. Could you provide a link for this please?

Am I correct in thinking that there are two types of ventilator?

The strap line on Sky news is saying he is NOT on a ventilator!

Hi there Baloothefitz

Where did you read that he's on a ventilator?

Can't find it anywhere

Boris Johnson has been intubated & is on a ventilator in ICU St Thomas' .Wish the Prime Minister well even though I don't agree with his politics.

Eloethan … I'm not sure why you decided to post those comments here?

Couldn't you have put a sock in it for a day or two?

Have a thought for those who are genuinely worried.

That goes for a few other posters too.

It's a terrible thing for anyone to have this awful virus and, though I'm no fan of Boris Johnson, I do feel sorry for him - as I would anyone suffering such a frightening illness - and hope he makes a full recovery.

Having said that, many people are currently seriously ill with this virus - some of them as a result of being dangerously exposed to it "in the line of duty". In addition to health and care workers, who are at the extreme end of risk, ten public transport workers have died. There continues to be pleas for personal protection equipment, for nurses and doctors in particular, but also for other at risk employees.

I don't think the supposed joke up thread is funny. However, wasn't it Boris Johnson who referred to the search for new sources of ventilators as "Operation Last Gasp" at a time when many people were seriously ill and urgently requiring ventilation? There were many Gransnetters who defended that "joke". Perhaps it was deemed less offensive because it was not directed personally but nevertheless families with seriously ill members were unlikely to have seen the humour.

This is very bad news, for us as a country, but more so for Boris, his partner and their unborn child, and for his family. The Johnson family have always shown themselves to be an extremely close family, his father and elderly mother must be devastated.
I want Boris to get well. I pray for him to recover.