UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson hospitalised 10 days after coronavirus diagnosis

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has been admitted to hospital for tests after showing persistent symptoms of coronavirus ten days after testing positive for the virus.

"On the advice of his doctor, the prime minister has tonight been admitted to hospital for tests," Downing Street said on Sunday.

"This is a precautionary step, as the prime minister continues to have persistent symptoms of coronavirus ten days after testing positive for the virus."

Prime Minister Boris Johnson leaves 10 Downing Street for PMQ's in London, England.
Prime Minister Boris Johnson has been hospitalised after contracting coronavirus. Source: Getty Images

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