UK PM Johnson, who had Covid, says sure Trump will be fine

British premier says US president has got superb medical advice

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson is seen outside the BBC headquarters, as the spread of the coronavirus disease (Covid-19) continues, in London, Britain, October 4, 2020. PHOTO: REUTERS

LONDON:

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson said on Sunday he was sure US President Donald Trump, who has Covid-19, would be fine and was receiving the best possible care.

“I’m sure that President Trump is going to be fine. He’s got the best possible care... He just needs, I mean, the most important thing to do is to follow his doctors’ advice, he’s got superb medical advice,” Johnson said during an interview on BBC television.

Johnson tested positive for Covid-19 in late March and was hospitalised for a week, including three nights in intensive care. He said he was fully recovered and was not suffering from so-called “long Covid” symptoms.

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