Boris Johnson’s pregnant fiancée Carrie Symonds has said she “cannot thank our magnificent NHS enough” after the Prime Minister’s return to Chequers following coronavirus treatment.
Ms Symonds said: “The staff at St Thomas’ Hospital have been incredible. I will never, ever be able to repay you and I will never stop thanking you.”
In her statement, Ms Symonds added: “There were times last week that were very dark indeed.
“My heart goes out to all those in similar situations, worried sick about their loved ones..
“Thank you also to everyone who sent such kind messages of support.
“Today I’m feeling incredibly lucky.”
Boris Johnson spent a week at the hospital in south London after his coronavirus symptoms, including a cough and a high temperature, persisted.
He was moved into intensive care on Monday evening after his situation deteriorated.
The government said he was not been put on a ventilator but had continued to receive “standard oxygen treatment”.
On Thursday evening, he was moved back to a hospital ward and was said to be in “extremely good spirits”, according to Downing Street.
In a statement released on Thursday evening, a No 10 spokesman said: “The prime minister has been moved this evening from intensive care back to the ward, where he will receive close monitoring during the early phase of his recovery.”
A No10 spokesman said today: “The PM has been discharged from hospital to continue his recovery, at Chequers.
“On the advice of his medical team, the PM will not be immediately returning to work. He wishes to thank everybody at St Thomas’ for the brilliant care he has received.
“All of his thoughts are with those affected by this illness.”
Johnson tested positive for Covid-19 on 27 March, but continued to work while isolating himself in Downing Street, including chairing meetings by videolink.
