Boris Johnson stable in ICU with Covid-19, remains in 'good spirits'

Johnson, 55, was tested positive for coronavirus more than 10 days ago and was admitted to the hospital a day earlier

UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson, who was hospitalised with persistent coronavirus symptoms, is stable in the intensive care unit (ICU) of a London hospital and has not required ventilator support for breathing, Downing Street said on Tuesday.

Johnson, who had been shifted to the ICU on Monday night, remains in "good spirits" and has not been diagnosed with pneumonia, one of the fallouts in serious COVID-19 patients.

"The Prime Minister has been stable overnight and remains in good spirits. He is receiving standard oxygen treatment and is breathing without any other assistance," a Downing Street spokesperson said.