Boris Johnson recuperating at Chequers after coronavirus battle - what we know so far

Prime Minister Boris Johnson has paid tribute to the NHS after he was discharged from hospital, having spent three nights in intensive care.

Mr Johnson said there is “no question” that the NHS saved his life after he contracted coronavirus, admitting there was a 48-hour period when things "could have gone either way".

He had been admitted to St Thomas’ Hospital in central London on Sunday (5 Apr) evening after his coronavirus symptoms worsened.

He was moved to intensive care at around 7pm on Monday (6 Apr) where he spent three nights before being moved back to the ward.

What is the Prime Minister’s current condition?

Mr Johnson was discharged from hospital on Sunday (12 Apr) and is now recuperating at the Chequers estate, as he takes some time off from the top job following his coronavirus battle.

The Prime Minister has been reunited with his pregnant fiancee Carrie Symonds and will spend time at the 16th century Buckinghamshire mansion, following a seven-night spell in hospital during which he said "things could have gone either way".

He is said to have had a "good night" and thanked the NHS staff for the "brilliant care" he has received, a spokesman said.

Speaking on BBC Radio 4's Today programme, Mr Johnson Snr played down suggestions his son would be returning to Downing Street any time soon.

He said:  "To use that American expression, he almost took one for the team. We have got to make sure we play the game properly now.

"This is pretty straightforward now. He must rest up.

"As I understand it, he has moved from the ICU into a recovery unit but I don't think you can say this is out of the woods now.

"He has to take time. I cannot believe you can walk away from this and get straight back to Downing Street and pick up the reins without a period of readjustment."

Foreign Secretary and First Secretary of State Dominic Raab will deputising in his absence.

Why was Boris Johnson taken to intensive care?

The Prime Minister was admitted to hospital on Sunday on the advice of his medical team, after suffering persistent symptoms of coronavirus.

His symptoms were previously described as “mild”, and included a cough and a continuing high temperature. They were later described as “persistent”, after failing to improve over more than a week.