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Boris Johnson 'is a fighter' and will be back at the helm to lead us through coronavirus crisis, Dominic Raab says - latest news

Boris Johnson is a “fighter” who will be back at the helm to lead the country through the coronavirus pandemic, Dominic Raab has said.

Mr Raab said the Prime Minister remains “in good spirits” and has not received any mechanical ventilation - but has had “standard oxygen treatment”.

Speaking at today’s Downing Street briefing Mr Raab added: “He’s not just the Prime Minister, he's not just our boss, he is also a colleague and he is also our friend. All of our thoughts and prayers are with the Prime Minister at this time.”

It comes as the curve of new coronavirus cases could be flattening, Sir Patrick Vallance, the chief scientific advisor has said.

The number of new hospitalisations has seen a “steady increase” indicating it could be “flattening off”.

The death toll in the UK reached 6,159 today, after 786 more people died in hospital after testing positive for the coronavirus, the Department of Health has said.

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/global-health/science-and-disease/coronavirus-news-latest-uk-cases-covid-19-boris-johnson-updates/